Singer saddened by death of grandfather shortly after sharing news of being gay with him.

Cat Burns, the talented singer known for her hit single Go, recently shared some heartbreaking news with her fans. She revealed that her beloved grandfather, John Burns, has passed away. This comes just weeks after she came out to him, a moment that was very special to her.

Cat has been making waves in the music industry with her powerful voice and meaningful lyrics. Her song Go reached number two on the UK charts in 2022 and she has already been nominated for three Brit Awards. Her debut album, Early Twenties, is set to be released in 2024.

One aspect of Cat's life that she has always been open about is her sexuality. In June 2020, she took to TikTok to tell her 1.8 million followers that she likes both boys and girls. She has been dating her girlfriend Jodie since 2021 and often shares moments with her on social media. Cat's queer identity has been an important part of her career, especially after she released the queer anthem Free. In an interview with Gay Times, she mentioned how her music has inspired fans to embrace their own sexualities.

Cat shared, "I literally wrote the song in an hour, so it's crazy to see how it has impacted people in such a profound way. I think I'm part of a wave of LGBTQ+ artists that are encouraging others to be more open. We're singing about more complex things within the themes of love and relationships, such as dating someone who's not out yet. A lot of artists have started to become more comfortable telling those important stories, both lyrically and visually, which has allowed me to be more open."

Although Cat has been open about her sexuality with her fans for a while now, she recently came out to her grandfather. In a touching post announcing his passing, Cat shared, "A few weeks ago I got to properly come out to my grandad, he was shocked and sad that I could ever think that he wouldn't love me or see me differently."

Cat's grandfather was always a huge inspiration to her and she promises to keep his legacy alive. She wrote, "My incredible grandad, John Burns, is now up in heaven. I feel so lucky to have gotten 23 years with him. He was my inspiration. He lived. He was 89 years old, born in 1934 and was a part of the Windrush generation. He came to England, worked hard, and bought his own home in Wales."

Cat also shared that her grandfather loved photography and was a fighter until the very end. She wrote, "He did so much, but he loved photography! Documenting every moment. He was a fighter. Even in his last moments, he was trying to sit himself up and told the doctors he didn't need any help."

Although Cat is grieving the loss of her grandfather, she is also glad that he is no longer in pain. She shared, "I'm so glad you're not in pain anymore grandad. A few weeks ago I got to properly come out to him and he was shocked and sad that I could ever think that he wouldn't love me or see me differently. He told me he loved me and held my hand so tight. He has no idea how healing that was for me. He is literally what we all want from life, to live a long one, and be able to look at all you created before you go."

Cat's emotional message ended with her promising to keep her grandfather's lessons alive and carry him with her for the rest of her life. She wrote, "So many parts of him I will take with me in life. Mainly his kindness, his ability to forgive, his resilience, his fight, his desire to connect, help and inspire, and his fruitful lighthearted look on life. He would joke about anything and everything, and love to wind you up. I promise to keep your legacy alive. I promise to let people know your name, our name, as far and as wide as I can. Through all the times where I may feel low, I'll remind myself that grief is love with no place to go. I love you so much grandad. Rest in eternal peace. 1934-2024."

In the end, Cat also shared a message for her fans, encouraging them to share their stories with her. She wrote, "If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures, get in touch with the The Agency entertainment team. We'd love to hear from you."

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