Katy Perry reveals 'spiritual messages' she has received from former manager Martin Kirkup who has died at 75 in an emotional tribute: 'I hear you Martin'

Katy Perry paid homage to her former manager Martin Kirkup, who passed away earlier this month at age 75, in an emotional Instagram tribute on Thursday.

While mourning his passing, which occurred unexpectedly while he was vacationing in Hawaii, the superstar, 39, explained she wanted to ‘respectfully take a moment’ to speak about ‘how special he was and is’ to her.

However, the Grammy nominee, who recently announced she quit American Idol after seven seasons, also revealed how she believed she has subsequently received a ‘spiritual’ message from the late music executive, and could ‘hear’ him through signs that were beyond coincidental.

Following news of his passing, Perry said she has found comfort in seeing her favorite number, 143, in random places.

‘It’s been a number I have seen many times since the birth of my daughter, Daisy. It’s come to me in some of my hardest times to comfort me and is a constant confirmation that whatever I’m doing or path I’m on is the right one to be on,’ she told her more than 206 million Instagram followers.

Katy Perry paid homage to her former manager Martin Kirkup (L), who passed away earlier this month at age 75, in an emotional Instagram tribute on Thursday

While mourning his passing, which occurred unexpectedly while he was vacationing in Hawaii, the superstar, 39, explained she wanted to ‘respectfully take a moment’ to speak about ‘how special he was and is’ to her

One day after Kirkup died, Perry said she saw 143s ‘everywhere.’

‘The receipt in the morning was 143, the length of the movie we watched was 143, and to top it off, the one person that came up to me to ask for a picture introduced himself as Martin. What a coincidence, eh?’ she mused.

Perry went on to write that she believes ‘angels and loved ones always want to talk with us… if we are willing to listen.’

‘The signs are all around, we just gotta be open to them,’ she declared. ‘So, I’m gonna stay open and never forget the love, dedication and protection he gave me all these years. What an honor it was to have Martin Kirkup on my team.’

She concluded: ‘I hear you Martin, and 143 back at you.’

Perry began her lengthy post, writing ‘It’s taken me a little while to make this post…something about posting it makes it all feel, final… and even though Martin wasn’t particularly fond of social media and its sensationalism.’

As she spoke about her grief, the mother-of-one explained that she doesn’t believe anyone dies, but that they ‘simply move on to the next dimension.’

‘They aren’t here anymore, but are now EVERYWHERE ✨,’ Perry wrote.

‘It’s taken me a little while to make this post…something about posting it makes it all feel, final… and even though Martin wasn’t particularly fond of social media and its sensationalism,’ she began in a lengthy caption

As she spoke about her grief, the mother-of-one explained that she doesn’t believe anyone dies, but that they ‘simply move on to the next dimension’

She went on to recall the dynamics of their professional relationship and how she saw him as one of her ‘protectors.’

‘He was vigilant about getting me what I deserved and celebrated the headstrong female I am,’ she raved. ‘I have been so fortunate to have an INCREDIBLE team by my side for almost 20 years, before I had (as my father from Memphis would say) a pot to pee in or a window to throw it from!’

She noted he was one of her managers at Direct Management for almost 20 years and described him as the ‘bulldog’ of her team.

‘Martin and I got to climb so many wonderful professional mountains and have thoroughly enjoyed the views together – traveling, tasting, learning, celebrating, leaning into the fullness and beauty of life. Martin left this dimension with no stones unturned!’ the Roar hitmaker gushed.

Following news of his passing, Perry said she’s found comfort in seeing her favorite number, 143, ‘everywhere’

Three days prior to his death, Perry said she shared some of her new, unreleased music with him.

‘I could tell he was excited for the future, and I was so glad I had that last moment to make him proud in my own little way,’ the the fiancée of Orlando Bloom stated.

Perry concluded: ‘We didn’t get to physically say goodbye, but I know he knows how much respect and admiration I have for him, and his hearty chuckles and wicked retorts continue to echo through my mind.’

Her caption was shared alongside a number of photos of them taken together over various milestones in her career.

At this time, a cause of death for Kirkup has not been released.

He was an integral part of her team, and was by her side as she skyrocketed to fame with her hit tracks, I Kissed a Girl, and Hot N Cold.

Over the years, Kirkup also managed Counting Crows, Tracy Chapman, the Go-Go’s, Adam Lambert and many others.

During a 2012 interview, while speaking about Perry, he said it didn’t seem ‘remarkable’ to him that she became ‘hugely successful’ as he said that he always knew she would be.

‘That’s why we signed her!’ Kirkup said. ‘We really believed in her and felt she had huge potential.’