Teen music prodigy dead at 17 in horror car crash as Flaming Lips pay tearful tribute
ok.co.ukTeenage musician Nell Smith, best known for her work with The Flaming Lips, has died in a car accident aged just 17.The promising Canadian singer-songwriter, who was on the cusp of releasing her debut album next year, has been mourned by fans and industry insiders alike.The devastating news was shared by Simon Raymonde of Cocteau Twins, whose label Bella Union had signed the young talent.
In an emotional social media post, he wrote: "We are all shocked and devastated to hear of the sudden and tragic passing of our artist and dear friend Nell Smith, over the weekend in British Columbia." Simon also remembered the bright future she had before her, saying: "Nell was just 17 and was preparing for the release of her first solo record in early 2025 on Bella Union, made in Brighton with Penelope Isles' Jack and Lily Wolter." Nell's family released a poignant statement writing: "It pains us so much to say that our feisty, talented, unique, beautiful daughter was cruelly taken from us on Saturday night.
We are reeling from the news and don't know what to do or say. She had so much more to experience and to give to this world but we are grateful that she got to experience so very much in her 17 years," reports the Mirror.
With a final note reflecting both love and loss, they said: "She has left an indelible mark on the world and an unfillable chasm in our hearts.
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