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Lil' Chris' family confirm singer had mental health 'struggles'

Lil' Chris' family have issued a statement following the musician's untimely death.

The singer was found dead aged 24 last week.

The Brit found fame in the mid-2000s on the UK reality show Rock School, which starred Gene Simmons.

His family have now issued a statement about his death, confirming reports that he battled depression.

They said: "Chris had struggled with mental health issues and depression in recent years.

"He was committed to helping others find better ways of overcoming this illness and publicly said he wished to find a cure.

"He was a hugely creative person who used this side of his personality to make others smile, to cheer people up and to make others feel better.

"A real people person, he would always take the time to stop and talk, no matter who or when and we are proud that he was so well thought of by all who knew him.

"So many commented on what a lovely, well brought up person he was, so polite and kind and a pleasure to know."

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