Kerry McGregor
1974 – January 4, 2012
Kerry McGregor was a Scottish singer-songwriter and actress who found considerable fame when she participated on the popular UK competition program, The X-Factor. She performed in a wheel chair due to injuries she suffered when accidentally falling out of tree at the age of 13. In 1993, McGregor co-founded the band, Nexus and later joined QFX who nearly cracked the Top 20 on the UK charts with their album, Freedom. In 1997, she competed in the Eurovision Song Competition, coming in 2nd place behind Katrina & The Waves. In 2006, McGregor was a finalist on the 3rd season of The X Factor, surviving until the third week of competition. She was mentored by Sharon Osbourne. The season was ultimately won by Leona Lewis. McGregor also appeared in numerous stage shows and television programs throughout her career. In September of 2010, Kerry McGregor was diagnosed with liver cancer. She was 37 when she died of the disease on January 4, 2012.