Gene Simmons Rock School student Lil’ Chris found dead

Gene Simmons Rock School student Lil’ Chris found dead

BBC — Rock School star Lil’ Chris found dead in Lowestoft

Lil’ Chris, who launched a singing career after he found fame on reality show Rock School, has died.

The 24-year-old, whose real name was Chris Hardman, starred in the Channel 4 programme set at Kirkley High School in Lowestoft, Suffolk.

He had his first hit single, Checkin’ It Out, after he appeared on the show in 2006.

Suffolk Police said it was not treating the death, reported on Monday, as suspicious.

The force was called to an address in Union Road, Lowestoft, at around 11:45 GMT to reports a man had died suddenly, a spokeswoman said.

A number of musicians paid tribute to Lil’ Chris after news of his death was announced

A post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death is due to take place, and a file will be passed to the coroner, she added. ‘Shocked and saddened’

A number of music and television personalities who had worked alongside the singer paid tribute to him after his death was announced.

TV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing champion Caroline Flack tweeted: “He was a regular guest on [CBBC show] TMi Friday. Always always such a polite lovely guy. That’s so sad.”

McBusted drummer Harry Judd tweeted: “Shocked and saddened to hear the news about Lil’ Chris.

“He supported us a while back and was a little star and an awesome guy.”

Lowestoft boxer Anthony Ogogo, who went to the same school as Lil’ Chris, called him a “super-talented kid”.

Debut single Checkin’ It Out reached number three in the UK singles chart in 2006

“Thoughts go out to his family. Such a shame. Really nice guy and positive role model for our area,” he added..

Mr Hardman’s last single, called Christmas Number One, was released in December 2013.

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