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In Memoriam: Fallen Stars of 2022
Two days after Luke Bell's passing was confirmed, his household is speaking retired about the mental wellness battles helium faced.
"We person mislaid our beloved son, member and person and we are heartbroken," the state singer's family and adjacent friends archer E! News successful a Sept. 1 statement. "Luke had a gentle heart, a wanderer's tone and a philharmonic acquisition that helium was fortunate to stock with america and the world. We are truthful grateful to his friends and fans for embracing Luke and his music."
The connection continued, "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."
Luke's death was confirmed aft his assemblage was recovered successful Tucson, Arizona, much than a week aft helium had gone missing. He was 32 astatine the clip of death.
In their statement, the singer's loved ones shared that helium "suffered from the illness of intelligence illness" which advanced "after his father's decease successful 2015."
"Luke was supported done his illness by a assemblage of loving household and friends," Luke's household and friends shared successful the statement. "Despite this, helium was incapable to person the assistance helium needed to easiness his pain."
They added, "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."
Luke's household and friends asked for privateness arsenic they "navigate our heartbreak" and "honor his memory."
The connection concluded, "Our lone comfortableness comes successful the information that our Luke is yet escaped and astatine peace."
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The "Where Ya Been?" singer was located connected Aug. 26, Officer Frank Magos with Tucson Police Department Public Information Office tells E! News.
Authorities shared that determination are no further updates arsenic of yet.
In his career, Luke has opened for state prima legends specified arsenic Willie Nelson, Hank Williams Jr. and Dwight Yoakam.
If you oregon idiosyncratic you cognize needs help, delight telephone the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline astatine 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
