Britain's Got Talent star Paula Moulton dies after battling MRSA

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Britain's Got Talent's Paula Moulton has sadly passed away after battling the superbug MRSA.Paula spent years fighting the superbug but it destroyed her body and, according to reports, the Strictly Wheels co-founder died "suddenly".Strictly Wheels announced the sad news on Facebook.In a statement they said: "We are devastated to announce the sudden passing of our co-founder Paula."Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this extremely sad time. "Paula's legacy will always live in our memories from her utter joy of dance." The cause of death has not been announced.Paula appeared on the ITV talent show's 2012 series where she appeared with pal Gary Lyness as 'Strictly Wheels'.The talented duo performed for the judges with the song Empire State of Mind by Alicia Keys.Judge David Walliams was impressed with their routine, which included flips and spins around the stage, and told them: "That was amazing, you turned what might've been a negative, into a positive."Amanda Holden added: "Your control and the way you move in that wheelchair is fantastic."They reached the semi-finals and danced to Olly Murs' Dance With Me Tonight.Alesha Dixon also applauded them, saying: "You're proving that anything is possible if you put your mind to it."Simon Cowell also said: "It was good fun actually [and] you looked like you were enjoying it."They started dancing two years prior to joining Britain's Got Talent and competed around Europe.Paula sadly contracted MRSA while she was in the hospital suffering from pneumonia.The superbug left her with a damaged pelvis, lower spine, hips and femur.Speaking to Daily Star, she said: “It was 17 years ago when I got MRSA.