Sarah Harding (born 17 November 1981; Died 5 September 2021) was an English singer, actress and model. She achieved fame as part of the girl group Girls Aloud. Her diverse career included music, acting and modelling, and her impact on the entertainment industry was unmistakable.
Early life and rise to fame with Girls Aloud.
In 2002, Sarah Harding auditioned for the ITV reality series Popstars: The Rivals, which sought to create a new girl band. Her talent and charisma landed her a place in Girls Aloud, alongside Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. They quickly became famous with hit singles, including “Sound of the Underground” and “Love Machine.” They would become one of the UK’s most successful girl groups, with multiple number-one hits and platinum albums in a decade.
Stepping into Acting and Modelling
Sarah Harding studied acting and modelling in addition to music. She made movies, like St. Trinian’s and Run for Your Wife, that demonstrated her versatility. In 2006, she inked a multi-million-pound deal with Ultimo lingerie, solidifying her role in the fashion world.
Solo Projects and Reality TV
After Girls Aloud split in 2013, Sarah focused on solo projects. She released the EP “Threads” in 2015 and appeared on reality television, including a victory on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017. These efforts emphasized her flexibility and enduring popularity.
Personal Life and Family
Sarah had a very close relationship with her mother Marie. In her memoir, Hear Me Out, she wrote fondly of her mother and her support and unconditional love. That was a bond that was visible throughout Sarah Harding’s life and career.
Illness and Death
In August 2020, Sarah Harding revealed she had advanced-stage breast cancer. She revealed in March of 2021, after receiving treatment, that she was diagnosed with an advanced stage of the disease. Sadly, Sarah Harding died on 5 September 2021 aged 39. The news was conveyed by her mother, who expressed thanks for the help that Sarah received during her illness.
Legacy and posthumous honours
And Sarah Harding’s impact didn’t stop with her death. Her Girls Aloud bandmates, meanwhile, reunited for a UK and Ireland tour in 2024 to honour her memory and celebrate their music. The tour featured moving tributes, highlighting the profound connection they had.
Net Worth and Estate
When Sarah Harding died, her estate was worth around £20,000. She had given her property to her mother, Marie, and then to her mother’s family, all except her possessions and much of a trust fund, in a will. While previous publications put Sarah Harding’s net worth around $9 million, liabilities and expenses slashed the result by a sizable amount.
