BGT's Harry Gardner reveals ill grandmother who inspired his song has died
He revealed she had died days before the episode aired.
The teenage singer-songwriter who brought Britain’s Got Talent judges to tears with his rendition of a song about his ill grandmother has confirmed she has died since filming took place.
In Saturday night’s episode, Harry Gardner, 16, was given a standing ovation for his performance of Not Alone, a song he wrote himself about his grandmother, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s.
Posting on Facebook on May 2, Harry wrote: “So sad to say my nan, one of the most influential people in my life, has passed away.
So sad to say my nan, one of the most …
So sad to say my nan, one of the most influential people in my life, has passed away. Thank you to everyone who has supported my song ‘Not Alone’ which was written about her and is continuing to help raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Goodnight nan x
He added: “Goodnight nan x”.
Viewers of Saturday night’s show who have experience with Alzheimer’s praised his performance on social media.
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A Virgin fund-raising page set up by Gardner to raise cash for Alzheimer’s Research UK saw an influx of donations following his performance, with one donor writing: “Your song had me in tears, my grandad was diagnosed 4 years ago and when u sing about still being in there is how I feel about him, love him to bits good luck.”
