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'JAZZ STAR' TRAGEDY

Woman’s body found at Beachy Head in hunt for missing jazz singer Hannah Northedge who performed for the Queen and appeared in Hollywood films

The 43-year-old had been staying at a luxury seaside hotel before her disappearance

THE body of a jazz singer who performed for the Queen is believed to have been found at Beachy Head.

Hannah Northedge, 43, who had appeared in a film with Elijah Wood and Sir John Hurt, was expected to arrive home in London on Wednesday.

 Singer Hannah Northedge was reported missing after she failed to return home to Lambeth from Eastbourne
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Singer Hannah Northedge was reported missing after she failed to return home to Lambeth from Eastbourne

A body was discovered at Beachy Head, three miles down the coast from The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne seafront where she was said to be staying.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "A woman's body, believed to be that of missing Hannah Northedge from London, has sadly been discovered at Beachy Head in Eastbourne."

Hannah, who trained as a classical singer and won a place at The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, advertises her vocal and acting services on a international website.

She also lists her credits as a judge on the TV show Live And Unsigned and has performed for the Queen and Tony Blair.

 Hannah had performed for former Prime Minister Tony Blair and the Queen
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Hannah had performed for former Prime Minister Tony Blair and the QueenCredit: INS News
 She has also appeared in the film The Oxford Murders with Elijah Wood
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She has also appeared in the film The Oxford Murders with Elijah WoodCredit: INS News
 Rescuers at Beachy head yesterday
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Rescuers at Beachy head yesterday

She says on the website: "I adore all things vintage from the 1920's to '50's including film, clothing, music and history. I have a fascination with disused tube stations in London and Art Deco architecture and designs."

After taking a Masters of Music degree at the University of Surrey in 2014 she became the director of her own company – VoiceCity Vocal Coaching teaching singing privately one to one and in groups and also for several London record companies.


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