Music star Nell Smith passed away at 17-years-old, her family has shared.
The teen was scheduled to release her debut album next year.
Simon Raymonde who owns the label, Bella Union, announced the heartbreaking news;
“We are all shocked and devastated to hear of the sudden and tragic passing of our artist and dear friend Nell Smith, over the weekend in British Columbia.
“Nell was just 17 and was preparing for the release of her first solo record in early 2025 on Bella Union, made in Brighton with Penelope Isles’ Jack and Lily Wolter.”
Her family issued the following statement; “It pains us so much to say that our feisty, talented, unique, beautiful daughter was cruelly taken from us on Saturday night. We are reeling from the news and don’t know what to do or say,”.
“She had so much more to experience and to give this world but we are grateful that she got to experience so very much in her 17 years. She has left an indelible mark on the word and an unfillable chasm in our hearts.
“Hold your kids extra tight tonight and for now please leave us to work through things. We will shout when we need you.”
Nell has worked with The Flaming Lips, whose frontman, Wayne Coyne shared; “We have a very sad announcement to make tonight. We have a Canadian friend, her name is Nell. We recorded an amazing album with her three years ago, an album full of songs by Nick Cave.
“We have some very sad messages today – she [passed away] last night. We are reminded once again of the power of music and how encouraging it can be to be around people that you love.”
Her cause of death has not yet been disclosed.
RIP.
