Lily Allen suffers miscarriage
2008-01-18 13:02
London - Lily Allen has suffered a
miscarriage four months into her pregnancy, a source close to the British singer told Reuters on Friday.
The 22-year-old, nominated for a Grammy award for best
alternative music album, was expecting her first child with
Chemical Brothers star Ed Simons.
The story was first reported in the Sun tabloid, which said
the couple had recently returned from holiday.
"They are in a state of shock," the paper quoted an unnamed
source as saying.
"Lily's entire outlook on life changed after she found out
she was pregnant," it added, referring to Allen's reputation as
a wild child.
"She was looking forward to being a mum and
starting a family with Ed.
"They are surrounded by friends, and family are offering
support. It is a really difficult time for them."
Allen scored a big hit with her debut album Alright,
Still... and plans a follow-up record later this year.
She
first burst on to the scene with chart-topping single Smile in
the summer of 2006.