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In Memoriam: Fallen Stars of 2022
Jake Flint's publicist is mounting the grounds consecutive connected details of the singer's abrupt death.
Days aft Flint died, his rep, Clif Doyal, spoke retired to unopen down a rumor that precocious surfaced connected societal media astir his passing.
"I americium the authoritative publicist for Jake Flint and his family," helium said a connection obtained by E! News connected Dec. 1. "I tin verify from them, and from my ain idiosyncratic knowledge, that Jake Flint's abrupt and tragic decease was not related successful immoderate mode to the COVID-19 vaccine. Pending an authoritative autopsy study determination volition beryllium nary further comment."
According to The Poynter Institute's fact-checking website Politifact, the rumor stemmed from a Nov. 29 Instagram station that suggested a nexus betwixt Flint's passing and his COVID-19 vaccination grounds (Meta, the photo-sharing platform's genitor company, has since flagged the station as part of its efforts to combat mendacious information).
Flint died successful his slumber successful the aboriginal greeting hours of Nov. 26, Doyal shared successful a media update. He was 37 years old. A origin of decease has yet to beryllium revealed.
Flint's passing came hours aft helium wed Brenda Wilson. "We should beryllium going done wedding photos but alternatively I person to prime retired apparel to hide my hubby in," the bride wrote successful a Nov. 29 Facebook post. "People aren't meant to consciousness this overmuch pain. My bosom is gone, and I conscionable truly request him to travel back. I can't instrumentality overmuch more. I request him here."
Born and raised successful Holdenville, Okla., Flint grew up playing euphony and recorded his archetypal album I'm Not Okay in 2016. Over the years, helium released respective much albums, including Jake Flint in 2020, and singles similar "Cowtown" and "What's Your Name."
"Jake Flint was an Ambassador of the Oklahoma Red Dirt euphony scene," Doyal said successful a connection to E! News Nov. 30. "He was a prolific songwriter, recording artist, and in-demand unrecorded performer passim the Midwest and Southwestern U.S. As a testament to his kindness and humanity, he was also a tireless protagonist of his fellow artists, always consenting to lend a hand to help anyone who needed it. With his infectious smile and disarming consciousness of humor, he was loved by many, and I judge that, along with his music, volition beryllium his lasting legacy."
The media update noted a ceremonial is acceptable to beryllium held Dec. 5 and that the household is requesting donations to the Red Dirt Relief Fund successful lieu of flowers.
"Jake Flint was a rising star," his manager Brenda Cline said successful the release. "Not lone did he possess amazing talent, he possessed qualities adjacent much important than talent. Jake's attitude, enthusiasm, drive, and enactment ethic acceptable him apart. He had a humble personality, lovable nature, and the ability to support you laughing till your sides hurt. When you met Jake you instantly loved him and knew you had conscionable met a friend for life. I can't imagine a world without Jake Flint."
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