Busted star's Loserville musical set for West End – BBC News". BBC News. 23 August 2012 . Retrieved 26 March 2015. RIP Chris Hardman aka lil Chris :( only 24 years old so sad! — Dynamo (@Dynamomagician) March 24, 2015 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. Can't believe the sad news about lil Chris. We worked with him a few years ago and he was a lovely young lad..taken too soon. Mark #ripchris — Sam & Mark (@samandmarktv) March 24, 2015 Chris . I will miss you . Your friendship and your talent ! Rest in peace . #RIPCJHardman — James Bourne (@JamesBourne) March 24, 2015

Nobody who knew him would have a bad word to say - he was the funniest, most lovely practical joker you could ever meet. 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. Despite this, his concern was always his family and his friends, whose happiness was his priority." 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 Lane, Dan (16 December 2013). "The Official 2013 Christmas Number 1 contenders revealed!". Officialcharts.com . Retrieved 26 March 2015.

Unfortunately it is something that society cannot yet cure but by talking about it we can hopefully help people in a similar situation. 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.

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) Lil' Chris ('Everybody Loves Lil' Chris') – TV Interview". Digital Spy. 3 October 2008 . Retrieved 31 December 2011. She added: "He had an amazing experience as a singer and celebrity and it is difficult to regret a moment of that. 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. 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.Lil' Chris ‘struggled with depression’ but was committed to helping others, say family" – Western Morning News – 30 March 2015 Returning his conclusion, Suffolk coroner Peter Dean said: "Clearly he was a very talented young man who found fame at an early age.

a b c Keegan, Simon (30 March 2015). "Listen to the song tragic singer was working on when he died". Daily Mirror. Throughout 2009, Hardman made celebrity appearances as a DJ, visiting various venues around the UK. These included Zanzibar Club in Leicester in May 2009, and Tramps Nightclub in Worcester in August 2009. In October 2009 Hardman made a guest appearance on the BBC1 game show Hole in the Wall, and also featured in an episode of the second series of the CBBC comedy show Sorry, I've Got No Head. During December 2009 to January 2010, he presented the making of Remo Skilla's music video, Stoosh, which was posted on YouTube.So sad to hear about Lil Chris. He was such a genuinely sweet and funny guy, we had some awesome… https://t.co/qNQFdfwDlV — Dougie Poynter (@DougiePoynter) March 24, 2015 Loserville". West Yorkshire Playhouse. Archived from the original on 7 June 2012 . Retrieved 3 June 2012. a b Lusher, Adam (19 February 2006). "Chris is a David in a Goliath world". The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 6 February 2012. Lil' Chris funeral today: Beloved Chris Hardman laid to rest in touching ceremony' – Daily Mirror – 8 April 2015 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons! She turns around to take a look at me,