Nicola Roberts pays touching tribute to Girls Aloud band mate Sarah Harding on fifth anniversary of her death
NICOLA Roberts has shared a sweet throwback snap online to honour the fifth anniversary of Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding passing away.
The singer, 39, died in 2021 following a 13-month battle with advanced breast cancer.
The photo shows all five members of Girls Aloud from many years ago holding one another by the arm.
In utter disbelief about how half a decade has ticked by since Sarah passed, Nicola penned a touching tribute in the post’s caption.
She began: “It’s hard to believe it’s been five years already since Sarah’s passing.
“So much has happened that she should have been a part of. My heart is particularly with Marie [Sarah’s mum] today.
“Sitting with myself, hormones and sleep deprivation are probably not helping but as I type I’m feeling very sad and transported to this day 5 years ago.
“Such a milestone would have most likely had this impact anyway. Most definitely for all her friends and family.”
Nicola then took a moment to gush about her friend, sharing how proud she still is of her.
She continued: “I’m also feeling proud that Sarah left such a legacy with her charity and that everyone that vowed to help her on that quest is still powering through for that silver lining she was so passionate about.
“She’s saving lives. Wish to everything she didn’t have to lose her own xx”
The Sarah Harding Breast Cancer Appeal was founded in Sarah’s honour to fund research for women experiencing cancer in their 30s.
Thanks to the charity, women aged 30 can access breast cancer checks through a trial on the NHS.
It has gone on to raise over £1million to date from various events including performances by her bandmates Cheryl Tweedy, Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle, and Nicola, as well as donations.