Grieving UK pop star Corrine Bailey Rae has sent a message of thanks via her manager to fans for their support and understanding, following the death of her husband this week.
In a statement at her website, manager Bob Miller says "Corinne Bailey Rae and her family have been touched by the huge amount of love and support that's flooded in from all over the world, and that is really helping all of us cope at this terrible time. Corinne is also very grateful for the privacy she is being given and the respect that has been paid to herself and Jason."31 year old Jason Rae died from a suspected drug overdose a week ago.
Jason Rae was a member of UK funk band Haggis Horns. He was found dead last Saturday in the couple's flat in the Hyde Park area of Leeds.
Corrine and Jason married in 2001.
Haggis Horns played on the Mark Ronson track 'Valerie' and are seen in the film clip for the song sung by Amy Winehouse.
An inquest into Jason's death was opened on Thursday.
