Tributes have been paid to a talented Scots singer who once wowed judges on X Factor after she died suddenly at just 36-years-old.
Stephanie Ternent Reid, from Edinburgh, had been complaining of feeling unwell over the weekend and passed away on Monday morning, just four weeks after celebrating her first wedding anniversary. The mum-of-two was a much-loved member of staff at Hibernian Football Club where she was employed as match day receptionist and she also ran her own successful business Scent With Love.
Stephanie was also a skilled vocalist and played hundreds of gigs at venues throughout the capital and regularly streamed her performances on social media. In 2015, in front of 5000 people at Wembley Arena, she impressed the X Factor judges Cheryl Tweedy and Simon Cowell with her audition for the TV talent show.
However, despite being told she was through to the boot camp stage, producers subsequently let her down after admitting too many acts had been put through.
Following the devastating news of her death, emotional tributes from family and friends – including one from employers Hibernian FC – have been flooding in.
Stephanie’s devastated mother Julie Reid posted on social media: “My world came crashing down around me yesterday morning along with a shattered heart broken into a million pieces that can never be repaired. Heartbroken doesn’t come close to how I feel since my beautiful precious soul of a girl gained her Angel wings so suddenly.
“Never ever did I think I would have to write a post like this. My precious girl, mum doesn’t know how to carry on without you but I will do my very best for your two beautiful babies and love and care for them just as you did with every bone in your body.
“You were the most loving kind thoughtful person to grace this earth and I am proud to call you my daughter. Life for me can never ever be the same but I promise your babies will know how amazing and loving their beautiful mummy was.”
Meanwhile, lifelong friend Rebecca Campbell said: “My heart is truly broken for everyone who knew and loved her. This world is so so cruel you really were the most beautiful, fun, loving caring and talented soul.
“I’ve never known life without you in it, we’ve grown up together and were actually so alike… and for that I’m thankful for all our memories… and for everyone it really is never going to be the same, your smile and presence lit up rooms. Stephanie fly high with the angels. until we meet again.”
Ashley Singer Anderson said: “In shock with the news this morning… Stephanie keep singing up there with the angels beautiful. Thinking of your family and your two beautiful kids that can’t have their mama.”
Holly Hartley said: “Devastating news Stephanie. What a talented, beautiful person you really were. Shine bright up there.”
Christelle Woodcock added: “Heaven has gained the most beautiful angel yesterday fly high Stephanie beautiful girl.”
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Hibernian Football Club said everyone at the club was “deeply saddened” to learn of Stephanie’s passing.
They added: “Stephanie was a valued member of the match day team and was always bubbly, friendly and helpful. She will be sorely missed, and the thoughts of everyone at the cub are with her family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.”
Stephanie, who attended the capital’s Boroughmuir High School, is survived by husband Ryan and her two young children.
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