Tributes pour in from family, friends for Peaches Geldof
Tributes and remembrances for Peaches Geldof are pouring in following news of her death on Monday.
The 25-year-old model, writer and TV personality was pronounced dead at her home in Wrotham, southeast of London. Her "unexplained sudden death" is being investigated by British police, and an autopsy is scheduled to take place Wednesday.
Her father, musician Bob Geldof, released a statement saying his family is "beyond pain."
"She was the wildest, funniest, cleverest, wittiest and the most bonkers of all of us. Writing 'was' destroys me afresh. What a beautiful child. How is this possible that we will not see her again? How is that bearable?" he said in a statement. "We loved her and will cherish her forever. How sad that sentence is. Tom and her sons Astala and Phaedra will always belong in our family, fractured so often, but never broken."
Her husband, Tom Cohen, also said: "My beloved wife Peaches was adored by myself and her two sons Astala and Phaedra and I shall bring them up with their mother in their hearts every day. We shall love her forever."
On Instagram, her older sister, Fifi Geldof, posted a childhood photo and wrote, "My beautiful baby sister... Gone but never forgotten. I love you, Peaches x."
Other celebrities took to Twitter to pay tribute, including Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and singer Lily Allen.
The few times I met Peaches she was a sweet, funny warm person. Much love to her family she has left behind.
— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) April 7, 2014@lilyallen My thoughts are with Peaches' family at this awful time. I hope they get to grieve in peace. Peaches, rest in peace gorgeous girl
— Lily Allen (@lilyallen) April 7, 2014So sad to hear the news about Peaches Geldof. ☹ She was such a beautiful & special soul. My thoughts & prayers go out to her family. RIP
— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) April 8, 2014Poor sweet Peaches Geldof. We spoke only a month ago and she looked like an angel. This is truly sad. Poor Bob! R.I.P
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) April 7, 2014No words can express any comfort at the loss of a child and mother as beautiful as Peaches Geldof. God bless.
— Susan Sarandon (@SusanSarandon) April 7, 2014Devastated about @peaches_g. Sending condolences & respect to the Geldof family. It's unimaginable what they must be going through right now
— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) April 7, 2014Words seem inadequate 2 express the sadness I feel about @peaches_g death We are here 2 support U @pixiegeldof1 stay strong my little Pepsi!
— Kelly Osbourne (@KellyOsbourne) April 7, 2014Very sad to here about the sad loss of Peaches Geldof aged 25 years old such a shame thoughts and love to her whole family xxxxx :(
— Jamie Oliver (@jamieoliver) April 7, 2014you were a sparkling, lovely person who showed me such kindness. rest easy, peaches
— Lorde (@lordemusic) April 7, 2014Even if you think you've got it all figured out, some things still can't be explained or understood. Two beautiful children. RIP Peaches
— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) April 7, 2014