Singer and TV personality Lil’ Chris has died at aged 24

Singer and TV personality Lil’ Chris has died, aged 24. The young star whose full name is Christopher James Hardman came into limelight on Channel 4's Rock School before signing a record deal with RCA. He released his debut single Checkin' It Out in September 2006, which reached number three in the UK Singles Chart.

A statement released by Suffolk Police said that the death was not being treated as suspicious.

“Police investigating the sudden death of a man in Lowestoft can confirm they are not treating it as suspicious," read the statement.

“Officers received a call from the ambulance service on Monday 23 March at around 11:45am and attended an address in Union Road following a sudden death of a 24-year-old man.

“A post mortem examination is due to take place to establish the cause of death and a file will be passed to the coroner in due course and an inquest opened.”