Tributes have poured in for the fiance of Union J’s Jaymi Hensley who has died after falling from a hotel window.
Oliver Marmon, 33, died in the early hours of yesterday morning after plummeting from the three-star Hind Hotel in Wellingborough, Northampton, on Sunday night.
His bereft family posted heartbreaking tributes calling him a ‘spiritual, gentle soul’ who was ‘beautiful both inside and out’.
Hairstylist Oliver and Jaymi had been in a relationship since 2009 with the loved-up couple announcing their engagement in 2014.
They met when they were both aged 18 and have recently shared smiling selfies of themselves on Instagram on trips to Norway and France.
The couple were due to wed on September 24 with Jaymi last year using a quote from the late Queen Elizabeth II to describe Oliver as his ‘strength and stay’ during their 14-year relationship.
Union J’s Jaymi Hensley (right) with his partner Oliver Marmon (left) who has died after falling out of a hotel window
Oliver, 33, died in the early hours of yesterday morning after plummeting from the three-star Hind Hotel in Wellingborough, Northampton
Forensic officers were seen outside the hotel
Oliver’s family were left heartbroken after his passed away on Monday, with his parents paying tribute to the ‘caring and loving’ hairdresser.
Oliver’s mother Julie and stepfather Steve Peacock said: ‘Words cannot express the devastation and heartbreak I feel over the loss of my beautiful youngest son Oliver, Olly to his friends.
‘I can’t believe I am having to write this. No mother should have to do this.
‘The relationship I had with Oliver was so special, he was my best friend. We spoke every single day. He called me mummy, he used to call me his guardian angel.
‘Oliver was so caring, loving, quiet and always put others before himself. He was a very talented hairdresser, and it was a passion he took seriously.
‘More recently he had been working with his stepdad Steve gardening and loved it so much. He was spiritual and loved the outdoors.
‘He touched many lives and everyone he met fell in love with him. Steve referred to Oliver as his son.
‘I will miss my little Oliver so much and don’t know how I will go on without him.
‘Such a devastating loss to all our family including his brothers Ben and James and sister Alex, as well as his Auntie Loraine, Uncle Simon and cousin Sophie.’
Olly’s dad Leigh and stepmum Vanessa Marmon added: ‘My darling Oliver, I cannot believe that I am writing this. I would give my life to have saved yours.
‘I am struggling with every emotion you can think of, grief, anger, guilt, the list goes on.
His bereft family posted heartbreaking tributes describing him as a ‘spiritual, gentle soul’ who was ‘beautiful both inside and out’
Hairstylist Oliver and Jaymi had been in a relationship since 2009 with the loved-up couple announcing their engagement in 2014
The couple were due to wed on September 24 with Jaymi last year using a quote from the late Queen Elizabeth II to describe Oliver as his ‘strength and stay’
Hairstylist Oliver’s mother Julie and stepfather Steve Peacock said: ‘Words cannot express the devastation and heartbreak I feel over the loss of my beautiful youngest son’
‘I know that you knew how much you were loved. I was so proud of you and everything you achieved. You have been to places that I can only dream of.
‘Whatever you put your mind to, you achieved. When you were younger you were a talented sportsperson, musician and of course, hairdresser – your dream job. You won medals and awards in gymnastics and hairdressing.
‘Your life was too short, but you squeezed so much into it. You were so kind-hearted, a gentle soul who was just so beautiful inside and out.’
Olly’s older brother Ben said: ‘Oliver Marmon you are my little ray of sunshine. You are my best friend. You radiate joy and excitement to all around you.
‘You are full of creativity and spontaneous ideas for fun. You are the light of happiness in every room. You are so kind and caring and happy to walk in anyone’s shadow as long as everyone else is smiling.
‘You are the bravest soul and no matter how much you felt different you were always so loved by everyone. Never underestimate the difference you made and the lives you touched.
‘I didn’t tell you enough, but I was immensely proud of you. Always my best friend and my little Bruva bear.’
In September last year Jaymi shared a happy photo of him kissing Oliver on the cheek as they stood on a beach.
He wrote: ’14 years together and 1 year until ‘I do’ ! Happy anniversary! I think of many beautiful quotes when I think of our relationship so far, but one that really Sums it all up for me is from Her Late Majesty QE2, ‘He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years’!
‘I love you irrevocably and so excited that In 365 days we will finally be Mr&Mr!’
Jaymi quit Union J last year in shock announcement as he penned a lengthy post in which he claimed he couldn’t ‘sit and watch the legacy that I have tried to sustain for a decade decay any further’
JAymi Hensley rose to fame as part of Union J who came fourth on The X Factor. Pictured from left to right: Jamie Hamblett, George Shelley, Josh Cuthbert and Jaymi Hensley on The X-Factor in 2012
Jaymi rose to prominence on The X Factor where he auditioned as part of the trio Triple J – consisting of himself, Josh Cuthbert and JJ Hamblett.
They were formed in 2011, but when they took part in the show the following year George Shelley joined the group at the request of the judges, before being renamed Union J.
Union J came fourth in the competition which was won by James Arthur and later signed a recording contract with Sony.
They were initially signed to RCA Records and released their first single in June 2013.
The achieved moderate success with hits including Carry You, Beautiful Life and Loving You Is Easy, with their last single in 2014 reaching number 2 in the charts.
With George and Josh leaving the group, the band officially called it a day in 2019 although there have been attempts to organise reunion shows in recent years.
However, in 2022 Jaymi announced that he would not take part in them in a shock social media announcement in which he claimed he couldn’t ‘sit and watch the legacy that I have tried to sustain for a decade decay any further’.
He wrote: ‘To all the Union J fans, it is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to say I am no longer continuing on my journey as a member of Union J.
‘Since day one, our family of fans has brought me love, light and support and has been the main reason for me being such a driving force within the band.
‘Last year was the best year of my life being back out on stage with the boys and being in front of you all again.’
Jaymi continued: ‘I hoped and dreamed of all possibilities afterwards, but this has not happened for several reasons, and therefore, out of love & respect to the family of fans and my integrity as an artist, I cannot sit and watch the legacy that I have tried to sustain for a decade decay any further.
‘I will continue to carry artistry, integrity and creativity as my driving force, but now is the time to focus the energy I have consistently put into Union J into myself and create art and music for us all to enjoy together.’