Luke Bell Death News: Country musician Luke Bell was discovered dead in Tucson on Monday, April 15, more than a week after he was reported missing in Arizona (August 29). As of this writing, he had already lived 32 years.
Many famous people expressed their sadness at the loss of a friend and colleague on social media after hearing of Bell’s suicide.
The Tucson Police Department told Billboard that “the investigation is ongoing at the present,” but they would not comment on whether or not a cause of death has been determined.
Country star Bell’s family is heartbroken by Luke Bell Death
Luke Bell Death: According to Saving Country Music, who first reported the tragedy, Bell’s close friend and fellow country musician Matt Kinman stated he was with Bell lately and had been taking care of him for six years while he battled a terrible struggle with bipolar disease. Bell was last seen on August 20.
Bell signed with the Thirty Tigers label in 2014, the same year he released his first full-length album, Don’t Mind If I Do, on Bandcamp. Bell’s most recent album, in 2021, was a rendition of John Lennon‘s 1971 ballad “Jealous Guy,” which is in stark contrast to his 2016 self-titled Thirty Tigers debut, which included the classic honky tonk country songs “Where Ya Been?” and “The Bullfighter.”
Luke Bell Death: The tragic news of his passing prompted many celebrities to express their sorrow online. Read down for Jessica Chastain, Margo Price, and other stars’ comments.
This is so very sad. I wish we spoke more about mental illness. It needs the same support of any other disease. Please have a listen to #LukeBell today and honor this country soul who lost his battle. I hope he’s finally found the peace he sought.https://t.co/BnvFmhhKGv
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) August 31, 2022
Man…Luke Bell…what the fuck. RIP to a real one. Been a long time since I saw him and I was just talking about him the other day wondering what he’s been up to. Truly a sad night for country music.
— ʎǝlpǝH ɐnɥsoſ (@JoshuaHedley) August 30, 2022
A sad day for our Country Music community. Sending our thoughts and sympathies to Luke Bell's family, friends, and fans. https://t.co/Mm36RSJbIV
— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) August 31, 2022
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