X Factor Contestant Pays Touching Tribute to Her Late Mother

Former X Factor contestant Parisa Tarjomani has paid tribute to her late mother Sophia who passed away after a long battle with lung cancer. The singer, who makes up one quarter of pop group Only The Young, posted this picture on Instagram on Sunday. She wrote: “Today I lost my incredible, inspiring and beautiful Mum. Thank you for giving us the life you did. I’ve never met a woman quite like you. “Heaven has gained an angel and I know you’re watching over us. I love you forever Mum”. A heartfelt statement was also sent out from the band’s official Twitter account yesterday.

Our worlds have been shattered but you will always be my inspiration! My second mum forever! love you @Mummy_OTY C x pic.twitter.com/UFWTI4D3vZ — Only The Young (@OTYOfficial) December 22, 2014