Tragedy as wheelchair-bound X-factor finalist Kerry Macgregor dies of cancer, aged 37

Simon Cowell leads the tributes for former X Factor finalist Kerry McGregor who died of cancer aged 37

Singing star: Kerry McGregor is pictured here during her time on the X Factor back in 2006 - it emerged yesterday that she has passed away from cancer at the age of 37

Duet: Miss McGregor had been due to record a song with fellow Scot Susan Boyle just days before the tragic news was announced

Sad news: Simon Cowell tweeted his condolences to the family and friends of Kerry McGregor

Respect: Sharon Osbourne, who was on the X Factor judging panel when Kerry was a contestant, also sent her thoughts out to the family

Tragic: Kerry had pains in her stomach for two years before finding out she had bladder cancer - she also broke her back in an accident when she was just 13 years old

Small-screen star: McGregor as Carol Anne and Rory McCann as Kenny in TV show The Book Group in 2003