Sadly that fame also brought with it difficulties and problems but he had shown a desire to relaunch that career once more." a b Lusher, Adam (19 February 2006). "Chris is a David in a Goliath world". The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 6 February 2012.

Chris . I will miss you . Your friendship and your talent ! Rest in peace . #RIPCJHardman — James Bourne (@JamesBourne) March 24, 2015 Lane, Dan (16 December 2013). "The Official 2013 Christmas Number 1 contenders revealed!". Officialcharts.com . Retrieved 26 March 2015. 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

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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 b c Keegan, Simon (30 March 2015). "Listen to the song tragic singer was working on when he died". Daily Mirror.a b c 'Lil Chris 'found hanging at his home by a friend' following battle with depression, inquest hears' – The Independent 29 April 2015

Loserville". West Yorkshire Playhouse. Archived from the original on 7 June 2012 . Retrieved 3 June 2012. Unfortunately it is something that society cannot yet cure but by talking about it we can hopefully help people in a similar situation. 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 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. 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.Lil' Chris funeral today: Beloved Chris Hardman laid to rest in touching ceremony' – Daily Mirror – 8 April 2015 The one thing we would like to take away from this tragedy is to get people speaking more openly about mental illness.

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)She added: "He had an amazing experience as a singer and celebrity and it is difficult to regret a moment of that. Returning his conclusion, Suffolk coroner Peter Dean said: "Clearly he was a very talented young man who found fame at an early age. Lil' Chris ‘struggled with depression’ but was committed to helping others, say family" – Western Morning News – 30 March 2015 Busted star's Loserville musical set for West End – BBC News". BBC News. 23 August 2012 . Retrieved 26 March 2015.