In Memoriam: Fallen Stars of 2022

More details are coming to airy astir Luke Bell's death.

Nearly 1 period aft Bell was reported missing, an autopsy study and supporting toxicology screening confirmed that the state vocalist died of an accidental fentanyl overdose.

Bell was recovered unresponsive by a passerby in a parking operation successful Tucson, Ariz., according to the Sept. 19 reports obtained by E! News. Drug paraphernalia was recovered astatine the scene.

"In information of the known circumstances surrounding this death, the disposable aesculapian history, and the introspection of the remains, the origin of decease is ascribed to fentanyl intoxication," the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office said successful a report. "The mode of decease is accident."

The study lists the day of Bell's decease arsenic Aug. 26. He was 32.

Bell antecedently toured with respective state greats, including Willie Nelson, Hank Williams Jr. and Dwight Yoakam. 

The quality of the "Jealous Guy" singer's passing was archetypal confirmed by his close person and chap musician Matt Kinman, done a blog station on Saving Country Music, nine days aft helium was reportedly missing to police.

"Luke had a gentle heart, a wanderer's tone and a philharmonic acquisition that helium was fortunate to stock with america and the world," the connection read. "We are truthful grateful to his friends and fans for embracing Luke and his music. We would similar to convey each of Luke's fans, friends and household who person been sharing stories and photos of blessed times with him."

The connection besides shed immoderate airy connected the mental health issues that Bell was dealing with earlier his death.

"Unfortunately Luke suffered from the illness of intelligence illness, which progressed aft his father's decease successful 2015," the connection continued. "Luke was supported done his illness by a assemblage of loving household and friends. Despite this, helium was incapable to person the assistance helium needed to easiness his pain. Our hearts spell retired to the millions of radical affected by intelligence unwellness who, similar us, recognize the devastating disappointment of a strategy that consistently fails to supply caring solutions to those who suffer."

The connection concluded, "Our lone comfortableness comes successful the information that our Luke is yet escaped and astatine peace."