Corinne: Husband 'ODs'

Tributes to her husband

Tributes are flooding in today for Scottish saxophonist Jason Rae whose body was found at the weekend.

Although you may not have heard of him, you will know his wife: Corinne Bailey Rae.

Police found Jason's body in a flat in the Hyde Park area of Leeds. It's believed that he died of a drugs overdose and police are said to have arrested a 32-year old man on suspicion of supplying drugs,

Rae, 31, was a respected sax player and, as well as playing with his wife's band, was part of funk group the Haggis Horns.

According to super-producer Mark Ronson, The Haggis Horns are 'the best horn section in the world'.

Music fans have been leaving messages of support on Corinne's website. 'My heartfelt condolences to Corinne, and to her and Jason’s family and friends. May Jason RIP,' said one.

'Corinne, we love you,' added another. 'You have proven to be a very strong and determined soul. Draw on your inner strength and love of family, friends and even complete strangers (your fans) to help get through this very, very difficult time.'

Unsurprisingly, Corinne was said to be 'heartbroken' over the news. The couple met when she was working as a cloakroom attendant in a jazz club, and married in 2001.

The official cause of death is yet to be revealed. A police spokesman yesterday explained that the 'post mortem examination was inconclusive. Police are awaiting results of toxicology tests.'

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