Nicole Scherzinger has admitted she's 'heartbroken' over the sudden death of her cousin.
The Celebrity X Factor , 41, judge took to Instagram to thank her fans for their messages of support ahead of the live shows on ITV tonight.
John 'John Boy' Frederick III, 35, died on October 26 in a hit and run, with Nicole asking anyone with more information to come forward earlier this week.
On Friday she said she had found her singing "healing" after a gig in New York that night.
Alongside a selfie, Nicole wrote: "Thank you everyone for your support and condolences for my cousin this week.
"It’s been a heartbreaking week, but I am grateful I was able to channel my pain through singing...so thankful to God for the healing gift of music. "
She finished the post with the hashtag #justiceforjohnboy.
On Wednesday she had shared a photo of John Boy, calling him "sweet and beautiful".
Nicole said: "It's like a nightmare, that we will never be able to wake from... It is with the heaviest of hearts that I say goodbye to my beautiful cousin, John Boy.
"This past Saturday October the 26th at 3am, his life was taken by a hit and run in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
"Though I must take comfort in knowing that he is at peace with our Lord, I also know the agony our family is going through, knowing someone hit him head on and just left him there to die.
"My sweet cousin, I love you so much. This world was a better place with you and your kind, creative heart in it.
"We will never forget you and will carry you with us forever."
Nicole added: ""Our God is a loving and forgiving God, but I pray for justice for John Boy and closure for my family."
