He was described as a rare talent with a voice far beyond the ordinary — and he captured hearts when he appeared on The Voice UK. Now, singer-songwriter Dean Franklin has died at just 36 years old, only weeks after being diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer. Fought courageously The London performer passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7. His mother, Marie, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a Facebook post the following day, sharing a photo of her son in a hospital bed. “As a family, we are truly heartbroken to announce that our precious boy, Dean Franklin who fought so courageously...
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