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The singer hosted Everybody Loves Lil' Chris on T4 interviewing a number of celebrities and hosting live music performances and 'challenges' for the guests to carry out. Weekly quiz: What's the Sex and the City reboot called? She wrote: "Oh my god . Death Date. Chris Hardman was born on August 26, 1990 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England as Christopher James Hardman. Reality TV star Lil' Chris has died, aged 24 The singer found fame as a teenager on Channel 4 reality TV series Rock School. Lil' Chris' last tweet was a positive. In a statement, they added: "Chris had struggled with mental health issues and depression in recent years. His close friend Lloyd Wilkinson - who he still worked with on his career - paid his respects on Facebook. Researchers say the new variant could be contributing to soaring infections in Brazil's Amazonas state. Parks & Recreation season 3 saw Pawnee say "goodbye" to Lil' Sebastian, but his death wasn't in the original plan for the episode. He was born on August 26, 1990 at Lowestoft, Suffolk, England. The legendary rocker has since tweeted about Chris' death, telling his Twitter followers that the young man "was loved". Suffolk Police have revealed they were called to a property in Lowestoft, south east England, at 11.45am on Monday (23.03.15) following reports of a “sudden death”, and while […] The teenagers – with Lil’ Chris as lead singer – went on to perform in the USA as a band called Hoax UK, which was inspired by a slogan on Chris’ cap. The pop star, whose real name was Chris … In April 2014 he tweeted: "I hope to one day create a way out of depression that doesn't mean taking your own life. He was a student at Kirkley High School. Gene Simmons, who appeared on Rock School as Lil' Chris's music teacher, led tributes to him. "A postmortem examination is to take place in due course and an inquest will be opened.". He raised the alarm and tried to resuscitate his friend but nothing could be done. He was an actor, known for Dani's House (2008), Rock School (2005) and Beal High School (2011). Lil’ Chris has tragically passed away at the age of 24. Lil Chris is a multi-talented rapper, producer, and writer from Chicago, I.L. enjoy! 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", When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Learning how to notice it can save lives and your own feelings at times. Speaking soon after his death, Mr Hardman's family said he was "a huge personality who will be missed by everyone who knew him". We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off" was released as the album's only single on October 19, 2007. That's so sad.". If you are affected by this story and are in need of help, contact the Samaritans on their new free-to-call number 116 123. Reality TV star made famous by Channel 4's Rock School died after friend found him hanging at Lowestoft home, Suffolk inquest hears Rock School star Lil' Chris died by hanging, an inquest has confirmed. Chris Hardman, Actor: Dani's House. Real name Chris Hardman, he was just … The 24-year-old pop star, real name Chris Hardman, was found hanged on March 23 last year, Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with our free email newsletter. In December he wrote on Twitter: "I'm planning to come back again! You can unsubscribe at any time. Cause of Death. TV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing champion Caroline Flack tweeted: "He was a regular guest on [CBBC show] TMi Friday. Lil' Chris killed himself after struggling with pressures of fame. He died on March 23, 2015 in Lowestoft. Hailed as "The New Anthem of Chicago." Analysis: Is lockdown finally working in Suffolk? "He was an extremely likeable young man and seemed determined to make a success of himself despite his problems.". An inquest into the death of Chris Hardman, who was 24 and from Lowestoft, in Suffolk, has found he died from hanging. Reality TV star and singer Lil' Chris has died aged 24 in his hometown of Lowestoft. The following day he attempted to contact his GP and mental health workers about concerns with his medication but there was no indication he posed an immediate risk to himself. The TV star, whose real name was Chris Hardman, was found at home dead on March 23 after a … That's so sad.". Chris Hardman, the pop-rock singer-songwriter better known as Lil' Chris, was found dead at the age of 24. The cause of death is still uncertain, but police do not suspect any foul play. Suicide. A spokeswoman for Suffolk Police told Mirror Celeb: "Officers received a call on Monday, March 23 at about 11.45am following the death of a 24-year old-man. He had recently performed in the stage musical Loserville. Almost one year after the tragic death of former Rock School star Lil' Chris, an inquest has taken place to establish the exact causes surrounding the end of his life. :)If you say he's miming, your wrong. "Rest in peace brother bear. The pop star, known as Lil' Chris, shot to … He released a Christmas single, called Christmas Number One (#FeedEmYellowSnow), with Lloyd Wilkinson in 2013 and went on a special tour. 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