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Former One Direction and Steps choreographer Paul Roberts has died aged 52 following a battle with cancer, his family confirmed on Sunday.
The news was shared across social media by his long-term partner Phil Griffin, who confirmed the talented dancer had passed away the previous evening.
Sharing a post with Instagram followers on Sunday, he wrote: ‘Yesterday evening. after a courageous battle with cancer, Paul passed away gently at home, surrounded by his family.
‘His departure, much like his life, was filled with grace RIP.’
Paul is one of the most in-demand choreographers in the world who has worked with Katy Perry and Sir Paul McCartney.
Paul had worked with One Direction several times as well as with Harry Styles on his Treat People With Kindness music video.
Former One Direction and Steps choreographer Paul Roberts has died aged 52 following a battle with cancer, his family confirmed on Sunday.
Paul had worked with the X Factor boyband several times as well as with Harry Styles (pictured left) on his Treat People With Kindness music video
Sharing a post with Instagram followers on Sunday, he wrote: ‘Yesterday evening. after a courageous battle with cancer, Paul passed away gently at home, surrounded by his family’
He was awarded the MTV VMA gong for Best Choreography in 2021. Paul was also the creative brains behind One Direction’s videos such as Best Song Ever and Kiss You.
Speaking about his time with the boy band, Paul told the BBC: ‘It was always really interesting working with One Direction.
‘I knew very early on that there was a magic about them and I could see they had other skill-sets aside from being this very good-looking five-piece, and then four-piece, band.
‘In personal moments you got to see them flourish. They’d mess around doing silly dance moves but I’d think, ‘Actually if you wanted to dance really well you sure as hell could do it.”
Tributes have poured in for the late dance expert, with Strictly star Layton Williams writing: ‘One of the kindest most beautiful souls. Was an honour to know and have worked for you Paul. Sleep well beautiful man.’
Lottie Tomlinson, sister Louis Tomlinson, shared a heartbroken emoji, while his and Niall Horan’s publicist Simon Jones commented: ‘So sad to hear this news about such an incredible person. Sending much love and light.’
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