A teenage star of Britain's Got Talent has died aged 18 in a car crash - just weeks after his father's death. Oran McConville was part of a school choir that starred on the ITV talent show in 2017. He has died after a crash on Saturday morning.

Oran's dad Paddy died on February 21. It is the latest tragedy to hit the family as Oran's 11-year-old sister Rachael was also killed after being knocked down by a Volkswagen people carrier 16 years ago.

Oran's choir at St Patrick's Primary School in County Down, Northern Ireland, reached the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent.

Parish priest Fr Charles Byrne said: "Oran's tragic death early on Saturday morning has brought devastating shock and grief to his family, to his friends, to our local community here and the wider community around it.

"As we all know, just six weeks ago we were here for Oran's father Paddy and 16 years ago you had the death of young Rachael. At this time we are all lost for words. Words are woefully inadequate to express the pain and the sorrow in our hearts that we have for you."

When Oran's choir performed Somewhere Only We Know by Keane in their audition on Britain's Got Talent, Simon Cowell said: "That was a great audition."

Fr Byrne continued: "This was a very enjoyable time for Oran and for his friends at the school. He was a natural performer and years later was able to look back on those times with fun and laughter. His love of music continued to grow. He leant to play the guitar, loved going to concerts."

Fr Byrne added: "With a smile like his, who could be cross for long." Colleagues at Milestone petrol station said that Oran was "full of talent, kindness, and an infectious positivity".

A spokesperson for the Drumgath GAA Club, which he played for, said: “Órán was so much more than a young man - he was a bright light in our community. Kind, gentle, full of humour, and always up for a chat, Órán had that rare ability to make everyone feel at ease in his company.

“He had time for people, young and old, and brought joy to those lucky enough to have known him. Whether it was on the football pitch or in the heart of the community, Órán carried himself with warmth, respect, and quiet charm."

They added: "Órán’s sudden death has left our entire club and wider community in deep shock and sorrow. A young man full of promise, kindness, and spirit, Órán had so much life ahead of him. He was a cherished friend to many, a teammate, and a beloved son and brother.”