Chris Daughtry Confirms Daughter’s Death, Postpones Concert Dates – The Hollywood Reporter
Chris Daughtry took to Instagram on Saturday to substantiate the demise of his daughter, Hannah, in a somber put up, expressing how “completely devastated and heartbroken” the Daughtry frontman and his household are.
The musician, whose band broke out within the mid-2000s after inserting fourth in a season of American Idol, mentioned he was “nonetheless processing the final 24 hours.”
“I only recently misplaced my mom to most cancers however I used to be blessed with the prospect to say goodbye and I used to be processing it privately,” he wrote. “We by no means bought to say goodbye to our treasured Hannah and it’s one other large hit to our household.”
He went on to thank and recognize followers and others for his or her “variety phrases and condolences” following the passing of his 25-year-old daughter, earlier than sharing that he’s now taking the time to be along with his household as they cope with and “try to heal from this devastating loss.”
Within the replies, Daughtry acquired an outpouring of help and sympathies. Evil and Luke Cage star Mike Colter wrote, “i’m so sorry bro. i’m speechless man,” whereas Smallville actor Michael Rosenbaum shared “I’m sooooo sorry my man. love ya.”
Fellow American Idol alum Constantine Maroulis additionally shared his condolences, writing, “Love you brother. All my deepest sympathies.”
In her personal Instagram put up shared earlier within the day, Daughtry’s spouse, Deanna, printed an emotional photograph tribute to her daughter. Hannah was the oldest of Deanna’s youngsters, the opposite Griffin, 23, from a earlier relationship. Deanna and Chris additionally share 10-year-old twins Adalynn Rose and Noah James.
“My first born. I really like you endlessly Hannah. Our household want to thanks all for the outpouring of affection as we grieve the lack of our daughter Hannah,” she wrote. “Our hearts are damaged.”
Deanna additionally confirmed that the household is “awaiting post-mortem outcomes to find out how Hannah sustained the accidents that brought about her demise.”
The Instagram message follows a since-deleted assertion put up throughout the band’s social media that confirmed the “sudden demise” of Daughtry’s daughter and the announcement that a number of of his tour dates on The Dearly Beloved Tour have been postponed.
“As a result of sudden demise of Chris and Deanna Daughtry’s daughter, Hannah, all presently scheduled exhibits for the approaching week for Daughtry have been postponed,” the assertion learn. “The Daughtry household thanks you to your understanding and respectfully asks for privateness throughout this very tough time.”
“Additional particulars can be made out there at a later date. The investigation into this tragic demise continues to be ongoing,” the assertion concluded.
On the band’s web site, the band’s scheduled tour dates of Nov. 13 and Nov. 14 dates are presently listed as postponed.
The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to the Nashville Police Division for extra data.
