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She added: "He had an amazing experience as a singer and celebrity and it is difficult to regret a moment of that.On 3 March 2015, Hardman tweeted, "Thinking about quitting music forever...there has to come a time eventually when I have to face reality. I'm just not good enough." [24] [28] The inquest into his death held at Bury St Edmunds in 2016 was told that he missed the limelight when his career stalled. [4] Hardman died on 23 March 2015 at his Lowestoft home at the age of 24. [2] [7] [24] [25] [29] [30] His friend found him not breathing and called 999. Paramedics were called to his home, but they were unable to revive him and they declared him dead at the scene. [2] Suffolk Police said they were not treating the death as suspicious. [1] Tributes were given by people such as boxer Anthony Ogogo, who had attended the same school, and Gene Simmons. [1] On 29 April 2015, it was reported that the cause of death was suicide by hanging. a b c 'Lil Chris 'found hanging at his home by a friend' following battle with depression, inquest hears' – The Independent 29 April 2015 Lil' Chris funeral today: Beloved Chris Hardman laid to rest in touching ceremony' – Daily Mirror – 8 April 2015

Loserville". West Yorkshire Playhouse. Archived from the original on 7 June 2012 . Retrieved 3 June 2012.andiee2990 (22 January 2008), The Weakest Link – Celebrity Edition – Part 4, archived from the original on 19 December 2021 , retrieved 29 March 2017 {{ citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( link) Unfortunately it is something that society cannot yet cure but by talking about it we can hopefully help people in a similar situation. Nobody who knew him would have a bad word to say - he was the funniest, most lovely practical joker you could ever meet. The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com She turns around to take a look at me, Hardman was born in Lowestoft, [5] the son of Ian Hardman, a slaughterhouse worker, and Karen Elizabeth Hardman (née Clarke), a supermarket worker. [6] He had an older sister, Hannah, and a younger brother, Nathan.

Lil' Chris ('Everybody Loves Lil' Chris') – TV Interview". Digital Spy. 3 October 2008 . Retrieved 31 December 2011.Sadly that fame also brought with it difficulties and problems but he had shown a desire to relaunch that career once more." Chris was a huge personality who will be missed by everyone who knew him. 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. If he wasn’t bringing joy through music he was telling jokes or pulling pranks. He was the sunshine on a rainy day, and could make friends the minute he walked into a room, making everyone smile with his gorgeous, cheeky face. Hardman's memorial service was held in Gorleston, near his home town of Lowestoft, on 8 April 2015, and was a private event for family and friends only; this short service consisted of speeches without hymns. [31] Later that day a private funeral was held in Lowestoft. Those attending, who included James Bourne from Busted, were asked to wear green, which was Chris' favourite colour. [32] [33] [34] Following the funeral, family and friends released green balloons at the Claremont Pier in Lowestoft. [35] Discography [ edit ] Albums [ edit ] List of albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications a b Lusher, Adam (19 February 2006). "Chris is a David in a Goliath world". The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 6 February 2012.

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. The one thing we would like to take away from this tragedy is to get people speaking more openly about mental illness. a b "Loserville: Lead Characters / Cast / Creative". 51.510015,-0.128177: Loservillethemusical.com . Retrieved 26 March 2015. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: location ( link)As for the girls - their single was out earlier this year. 'Make My Way' is a guitar-driven stormer with softer keyboard interludes - very much in the loud/quite style of Nirvana or The Pixies.