Tulisa's Father, Mungo Jerry Keyboard Player 'Pluto,' Passes Away: Singer Pays Emotional Tribute

Tulisa's father, renowned musician Steve Contostavlos, known as Pluto, and keyboard player for Mungo Jerry, has passed away. Tulisa, 36, shared an emotional tribute on Instagram with a childhood image of her and her dad, captioned 'Love you pops, rest in peace. Forever my father's daughter.' Heartbroken messages poured in from friends and followers, including Dappy, 38.

In 2024, Tulisa spoke about her unique relationship with her father, describing it as more of a friendship. Fans were surprised to learn that her father was a member of Mungo Jerry. The band, known for the hit 'In The Summertime,' was formed in 1970. Tulisa's uncle, Byron, was also part of the band and later managed N-Dubz.

The Contostavlos family's history includes a move from Africa to London in the Seventies. Pluto met Tulisa's mother, Ann Byrne, in 1984, and Tulisa was born four years later. Ann, a singer, struggled with mental health issues, which impacted Tulisa's upbringing. The family faced challenges, including Ann's schizoaffective disorder and hospitalizations.

Pluto took on the role of caring for Tulisa after the couple's split when she was 10. The singer became the primary caregiver for her mother, who battled bipolar and schizophrenia. The family navigated through difficult times together.

According to the source: Daily Mail.