'She will still headline despite her heartbreak': Cheryl set to return to the stage for planned Birmingham Pride appearance just three weeks after bandmate Sarah Harding's death The Fight For This Love singer, 38, is heading the line-up for Saturday's Birmingham Pride following Sarah's tragic death aged just 39 Sarah passed away after a breast cancer battle on Saturday 5 September, just hours after Cheryl headlined the Mighty Hoopla Festival in South London Sarah, who also modelled and had a starring role in the St Trinian's film series, passed away just 13 months after confirming her terminal cancer diagnosis Her death was announced by her devastated family on social media Taking to Instagram the next day, Cheryl shared an image of her bandmate and credited Sarah's fans for their unwavering support during her final months Sarah and Cheryl enjoyed more than a decade of chart success with Girls Aloud By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 07:39 BST, 20 September 2021 | Updated: 07:45 BST, 20 September 2021 Viewcomments Cheryl will return to the stage this Saturday, just three weeks after her Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding's tragic death. The Fight For This Love singer, 38, is heading the line-up for the weekend's Birmingham Pride and insiders have revealed that while she is battling heartache she is determined to honour her commitment to the event. Sources told The Sun: 'Cheryl will still headline this weekend as planned, despite her heartbreak. She is devastated by Sarah’s passing but also knows the last thing Sarah would have wanted was for her to let down their fans.' Sarah passed away aged 39 following a battle with breast cancer on Saturday 5 September, just hours after Cheryl headlined the Mighty Hoopla Festival in South London, where she was joined by their bandmate Nicola Roberts. Shock: Cheryl will return to the stage this Saturday, just three weeks after her Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding's tragic death Sarah, who also modelled and had a starring role in the St Trinian's film series, passed away just 13 months after confirming her terminal cancer diagnosis. Her death was announced by her devastated family on social media. Taking to Instagram the next day, Cheryl - who enjoyed more than a decade of chart success with Sarah - shared an image of her bandmate alongside a caption in which she credited Sarah's fans for their unwavering support during her final months. She wrote: 'Although we knew this day would arrive I am somehow still feeling at a loss for words that our stunning, unique, crazy, quirky, kind and soft hearted girl has departed. 'As I try to navigate my way through these painfully strange and horribly unfamiliar waves of disbelief & finality I am experiencing, I wanted to extend my condolences to all of our GA fans. We were like an extended family for so long and we know so many of you by name. Moving: Cheryl has paid an emotional tribute to former Girls Alou bandmate Sarah Harding following her tragic death to breast cancer at the age of 39 Treasured memories: Cheryl and Sarah toured the world with Sarah after finding same on talent show Pop Stars: The Rivals in 2000 (pictured in 2005) 'I wanted to make sure you knew just how much your love and continued support meant to Sarah through her most vulnerable times... 'She was so grateful and you really lifted her spirits when she needed you most... I also realize so many will be deeply affected by the circumstances of Sarah’s passing… I am sending you all so much love. I love you Sarah… farewell.' Bandmate Kimberley Walsh had previously paid tribute to her late bandmate, sharing a trio of snaps with her former bandmate, in a post that came hours after Nicola Roberts and Nadine Coyle, paid tribute on social media. Kimberley, 39, Nicola, 35, Nadine, 36, and Cheryl were in the chart-topping band with Sarah from 2002-2013. Shortly before Cheryl's tribute, Kimberley posted: 'Beautiful Sarah this hurts so bad. To wake up and know that you are really gone is too much to bear. Hearing your infectious chuckle was one of my favourite things in the world... Old times: Cheryl enjoyed more than a decade of chart success with Sarah in their hugely popular girl group (pictured in 2012, L-R: Kimberley Walsh, Nicola Roberts, Sarah Harding, Cheryl and Nadine Coyle) Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility