Full Name: Paul Gerald Cattermole 

Known AS: Paul Cattermole 

Nickname: Gwaks, Cat, Paula Guacamole 

Father: Unknown 

Mother: Liz Cattermole 

Wife: None 

Mistress: None 

Daughter: None 

Son: None 

Date of Birth: March 7, 1977 

Birth Place: St Albans, Hertfordshire, England 

Date of Death: April 6, 2023 

Death Place: Dorset, England 

Cause of Death: Unknown 

Remains: Unknown 

Gender: Male 

Zodiac Sign: Pisces 

Religion: Unknown 

Race or Ethnicity: White (English) 

Education: Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts 

Nationality: British 

Influenced by: Rock and metal bands 

Occupation: Singer, actor


Career: Paul Cattermole was a singer and actor who was best known for being a member of the British pop group S Club 7 from 1999 to 2002. He also performed with the reformed group S Club 3 from 2008 to 2014 and as a solo DJ.

Cattermole started his career as a member of the National Youth Music Theatre and appeared in a production of Pendragon in 1994. He then studied theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and sang with a rock band in the evenings. He auditioned for S Club 7 in 1998 and was selected by music mogul Simon Fuller along with six other singers.

S Club 7 became one of the most successful pop groups of the late 1990s and early 2000s, selling over 10 million albums worldwide and having four UK number-one singles. They also starred in their own TV shows, such as Miami 7, L.A. 7, Hollywood 7, and Viva S Club. They won two Brit Awards and had a loyal fan base.

Cattermole was known for his deep voice, energetic personality, and rock style. He often wore leather jackets, bandanas, and piercings. He also played guitar and drums. He sang lead vocals on some of the group’s songs, such as Natural, You’re My Number One, and Reach.

Cattermole left S Club 7 in 2002 to pursue a career in rock music. He formed a band called Skua with his friends but they failed to secure a record deal. He then joined another band called Charlie Bullitt in 2005 but they also did not achieve much success.

In 2008, Cattermole reunited with two of his former S Club 7 bandmates, Jo O’Meara and Bradley McIntosh, to form S Club 3. They performed at various venues and events across the UK and abroad, mostly singing old S Club 7 hits. They also released a single called Family in 2014.

In 2015, Cattermole joined the full S Club 7 reunion for their Bring It All Back tour, which sold out arenas across the UK. He also appeared on several TV shows and documentaries about the group’s history and comeback.

Cattermole continued to perform as a solo DJ after the tour ended. He also tried to sell some of his S Club 7 memorabilia on eBay to raise money for his bills. He was due to return to the stage with S Club 3 for another reunion tour in October 2023 but he died unexpectedly in April of that year at the age of 46.


Early Life & Childhood: Paul Cattermole was born on March 7, 1977, in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. He was the son of Liz Cattermole, who worked as a nurse. He had two siblings, Treena and Colin. He also had a half-brother named Martin from his father’s previous marriage.

Cattermole grew up in a musical family. His great-grandfather was the managing director of Abbey Road studios and his grandfather was a nanoelectronic particle physicist who played piano. Cattermole developed an interest in music from an early age and learned to play guitar and drums. He also enjoyed singing and dancing.

Cattermole attended Wheatfields Junior School and Sandringham School in St Albans. He was a good student and liked physics and chemistry. He also participated in various school plays and musicals. He had a passion for rock and metal music and idolized bands such as Metallica, Iron Maiden, and AC/DC.

When he was 16, he got his first big break when he landed a part in a local performance of West Side Story. He then enrolled in a performing arts course at Oaklands College in Welwyn Garden City. He also joined the National Youth Music Theatre and appeared in their production of Pendragon in 1994. He then took an acting and musical theatre course at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London.


Personal Life & Family: Paul Cattermole never married or had children. However, he had a long-term relationship with his S Club 7 bandmate Hannah Spearritt. They started dating in 2001 and kept their romance secret for several years to avoid upsetting their fans. They moved in together in 2004 but split up in 2006. They briefly reunited in 2015 during the S Club 7 reunion tour but broke up again shortly after.

Cattermole did not have any other public relationships after Spearritt. He was very private about his personal life and rarely gave interviews or appeared on social media. He said he preferred to focus on his music and his family.

Cattermole was close to his mother Liz, who supported him throughout his career. He also had a good relationship with his siblings and half-brother. He said he was proud of his family’s musical heritage and wanted to honor them with his work.


Later Life & Death: Paul Cattermole struggled with his career and finances after leaving S Club 7. He failed to achieve success with his rock bands Skua and Charlie Bullitt. He also faced legal issues with his former manager Simon Fuller, who sued him for breach of contract in 2005. Cattermole claimed that Fuller had exploited him and his bandmates and owed them millions of pounds in royalties.

Cattermole rejoined S Club 3 in 2008 and performed with them until 2014. He also joined the full S Club 7 reunion in 2015 for their Bring It All Back tour, which was well-received by fans and critics. He said he enjoyed being back on stage with his old friends and felt nostalgic about their past.

Cattermole continued to perform as a solo DJ after the tour ended. He also tried to sell some of his S Club 7 memorabilia on eBay to raise money for his bills. He said he was not ashamed of his situation and hoped to find a new direction in his life.

Cattermole was due to return to the stage with S Club 3 for another reunion tour in October 2023 but he died unexpectedly in April of that year at the age of 46. His family announced his death on Twitter, saying they were “truly devastated” by the loss of their “beloved son, brother, and uncle”. They did not reveal the cause of death but said there were no suspicious circumstances.

Cattermole’s death shocked and saddened his fans, friends, and former bandmates, who paid tribute to him online. They remembered him as a talented, funny, and kind-hearted person who brought joy to many people with his music and personality.


Some Unknown Information:

  • Cattermole had four piercings: ear lobe, top of ear, eyebrow, and nipple.
  • Cattermole’s first crush was a girl named Amalia, who rejected his proposal because her parents disapproved.
  • Cattermole was caught in possession of cannabis along with bandmates Bradley McIntosh and Jon Lee in 2001.
  • Cattermole’s star sign was Pisces and he said he was a “watery, imaginative” person.
  • Cattermole played guitar and drums on some of S Club 7’s songs, such as Natural, You’re My Number One, and Reach.
  • Cattermole’s nickname Gwaks came from a mispronunciation of his surname by a fan.
  • Cattermole’s favorite bands were Metallica, Iron Maiden, and AC/DC.
  • Cattermole’s favorite food was pizza and he once ate a whole one by himself on stage.
  • Cattermole’s favorite movie was The Matrix and he said he would like to play Neo if there was ever a remake.
  • Cattermole’s favorite color was black and he often wore leather jackets, bandanas, and piercings.