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Pop singer Lily Allen has lost the baby she was expecting with Chemical Brothers musician Ed Simons.
The couple announced the pregnancy last December, saying they were “thrilled” but asked for privacy as “the pregnancy is at a very, very early stage”.
Today a spokesperson for Allen said: “We can confirm that Lily Allen has suffered a miscarriage. She and her partner Ed Simons will be making no further comment and we ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time.”
Allen, 22, had just returned to London after a holiday in the Maldives with Simons, 37, when she suffered the miscarriage. The couple are reportedly devastated.
The singer made her name after posting her music on social networking site MySpace. Today, fans flooded her page with messages of support.
“I'm really sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you,” posted Connie.
“My deepest sympathy Lily. I’m really sorry to hear the bad news, hope you pick yourself up again soon,” wrote Mike.
Allen is due to release her second album and front a new BBC TV chat show this year.
She has previously said she wants to retire after completing her second album, having watched her film producer mother, Alison Owen, work hard while raising children.
“I love her and think she’s brilliant, but I don’t want to work as hard as she did to provide for us. That’s why I’ve always wanted to make lots of money early on.”
Allen, whose father is the actor Keith Allen, scored a No 1 hit with the track Smile in 2006. Her album Alright Still made it into the top three.

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lilly my mum had a misscarridge she said she is still upset but she will soon get over it she kept the scans and she is now pregnat again but she still loves that baby and she wont stop loving it no matter what has happenes and i wish you all the best in the future try for another one if you really want to
sophie brito, southampton, england
Lily, People will tell you that "it's one of those things, and it wasnt meant to be" and some heartless and insensitive idiots will even tell you its for the best. i heard them all when i lost my baby at 24 weeks. and none of it helped me one bit.. I went on to have a very healhty and robust little girl who is 18 months now. with time and the love and support of good people around you the pain eases over the years. You will start to function again and get on with things. I wish you and your partner all the best for the future.
Emma, London,
I am soooo sorry to hear the news about your miscarrige. I think that you are so amazing, and that I hope you get through this, and smile! Loads of Love xx
Victoria, Manchester, UK
REALLY SORRY 2 have heard the bad news ur amazing lilly and i find you a great role modle hope u get though it and come out with your chin up.
:( :(
Holly worcester xxx
holly , worcester, england
i dont think anyone expects lily to forget this. and most importantly she shouldn't expect it of herself. however we sometimes have to accept that things happen and take the things we learn for mit for the future. good luck lily!
rob, oxford, UK
Thinking of you Lily - Ive recently lost a child and its heartbreaking. Sending you hugs.
Andrea, Doncaster, UK
ive suffered a miscarriage and it really breaks a person.
Its the worst thing that has ever happened and im still grieving until this day.
My thoughts are with you Lily, I hope you pick yourself up soon.
:(
Amiee, London,
my sympathy to u lily and partner at this sad time thinking of you
marie, pontefract, westyorkshire
Poor lass :-(
Tim K, Salibsury,
Im really sorry to hear about this. it is hearbreaking. i lost a child recently and it tears you apart. she needs time to become strong again, thinking of you Lily!
charlotte, Manchester,
Sorry for your loss.
Sheri, queens, New York
Sorry.
Bunnie, Houghton Lake, MI USA