By Erin Doyle For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 22:53 GMT, 4 March 2019 | Updated: 23:00 GMT, 4 March 2019
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Kate Cook's former Australian Idol co-stars have flocked to social media to pay tribute to the late singer after she was found dead on Monday.
The 36-year-old was last seen wandering off into the bush near her home in Lowood, Queensland on Sunday night before her body 500 metres into bushland the following morning.
Kate's fellow season seven competitors shared their heartbreak at the news, with several vowing to plan a 10 year reunion in the wake of the loss.
'Absolutely devastated': Australian Idol singers have taken to Instagram to share heartfelt tributes to late co-star Kate Cook after she was found dead on Monday at 36 (Pictured: Back row from left Sabrina Batshon, Stan Walker, Scott Newnham, James Johnston, Kim Cooper and Nathan Brake; Front row from left, Toby Moulton, Tim Johnston and Kate Cook in Melbourne, 2009)
'This beautiful girl helped me through some of the hardest times I've faced and it kills me I couldn't do the same for her,' Scott Newnham wrote on his Instagram Story over an image of Kate.
'RIP you beautiful human. I f**king love you.'
Casey Barnes posted selfies and throwbacks of his time with Kate as he revealed he was 'devastated' over the loss.
'Absolutely devastated to hear of your passing today Cookie. This is the Kate Cook I remember and loved,' Casey wrote.
'We were only just talking about trying to organise a ten year Idol reunion later this year... you were a breath of fresh air and such a beautiful person inside & out. Hope you’re up there with your Mum now mate. Love ya.'
