Danielle Hampson, a PR executive and dancer who worked with the likes of Take That and Little Mix, died in a car accident on the day she was supposed to marry her fiance Tom Mann, a former X Factor star and songwriter. The 34-year-old mother of one passed away in the early hours of Saturday, June 21, 2022, leaving behind a devastated family and a heartbroken partner. Here is what we know about Danielle Hampson’s cause of death and how her loved ones are coping with the loss.
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A Dream Wedding Turned Into a Nightmare
Danielle Hampson and Tom Mann had been together for seven years and were engaged in 2020. They had a son named Bowie, who was born in November 2021. The couple had planned to tie the knot on Saturday, June 21, 2022, in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by their friends and family. However, tragedy struck when Danielle Hampson was involved in a car crash on her way to the wedding venue. According to The Shahab1, she died on the spot due to the impact of the collision. The details of the accident are still unclear, but it is confirmed that she was the only victim.
Tom Mann shared the heartbreaking news on his Instagram account on Monday, June 23, 2022. He posted a series of photos of him and Danielle Hampson, along with a lengthy caption expressing his grief and love for his late fiancee. He wrote:
I can’t believe I am writing these words but my darling Dani – my best friend, my everything and more, the love of my life – passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning. What was supposed to be the happiest day of our lives ended in irreversible heartbreak. I feel like I have cried an ocean. We never made it to the altar; or got to say our vows, or dance our first dance, but I know you know that you were my entire world and the best thing that has ever happened to me, Danielle.
He also vowed to take care of their son Bowie and to make Danielle Hampson proud of him. He added:
I now need to use any strength I can muster to look after our baby boy. I will not be a mark on the parent that you had already become but I promise I will do my everything to raise Bowie just the way we always wanted. I promise you he will know how amazing his mummy was. I promise to make you so so proud.
A Talented Dancer and a Loving Person
Danielle Hampson was a successful PR executive and a talented dancer who had performed with some of the biggest names in the music industry. She had danced on the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing and on the Spice World 2019 tour. Her final dancing performance, before becoming a mother, was in a music video for Harry Styles’ 2021 track Treat People With Kindness.
She was also a loving person who touched many lives with her kindness and generosity. Her family and friends paid tribute to her on social media, sharing their memories and condolences. Her father Martin Hampson wrote on his Instagram account:
She was the beating heart of our family, the loving, successful, intelligent daughter who always put everybody before herself, and as a result was loved by everyone. She will always be my little princess, the love of mums life, the sister Andy adored, Helenas BFF, Tom’s true love, and of course Bowies amazing mummy. We are all devastated and utterly heartbroken.
Her brother Andrew Hampson also posted a heartfelt message on his Instagram account, calling her his best friend and praising her achievements. He wrote:
The career she made for herself filled me with so much pride it made me want to burst, I couldn’t wait for people to ask what she did for a living so I could brag about her achievements. Her greatest achievement however was the way she had taken to becoming a mother and I promise you Danielle, the world will know just what an extraordinary human being Bowie’s mum was.
Many celebrities who had worked with Danielle Hampson also expressed their sorrow and sympathy for her family. Spice Girl Emma Bunton commented on Tom Mann’s post: “Heartbroken for you. A beautiful soul that will live on. Thinking of you all.” Take That star Howard Donald tweeted: “I’m gutted beyond words that one of dancers on [2017 tour] Wonderland has passed away. What a beautiful and super talented dancer she was.” Lewis Capaldi, who had collaborated with Tom Mann as a songwriter, wrote: “I love you brother.”
A Legacy That Lives On
Danielle Hampson may be gone too soon, but her legacy lives on through her son Bowie, her partner Tom Mann, her family and friends, and her fans. She will be remembered as a wonderful person who brought joy and light to the world with her dancing and her smile. She will also be an inspiration for many young women who aspire to pursue their dreams and passions. As Tom Mann wrote in his tribute: “You were a force of nature, a shooting star, a once in a lifetime human being.” Rest in peace, Danielle Hampson.
