One Direction support act Camryn Magness tragically dies aged 26 after being hit in horror scooter smash
CAMRYN Magness, the singer who toured with One Direction, has died aged 26 after being struck while riding an electric scooter.
Her death was confirmed this week in a statement on her official social media pages, describing her as a “radiant force”.
It read: “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of our beloved Camryn, a radiant force whose voice, coy, and bright spirit touched so many.
“Whether beneath the waves or on stage, she met life with fearless energy and boundless kindness.
“In the quiet between waves, her memory will surface—bright, bold, unforgotten.
“Rest in endless blue, our sweet girl. You are deeply loved and forever cherished.
“Please keep her family and friends in prayer as they navigate this difficult time. Camryn will live on in our hearts forever.”
Camryn died last Friday after being struck in Fort Myers, Florida, according to multiple reports.
Born in Denver, Colorado, in 1999, she began her career at eight, posting YouTube videos that led to a record deal and a move to Los Angeles.
Her debut single Wait and See featured in the 2011 film Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer.
She toured with Cody Simpson and Greyson Chance in 2011 before joining One Direction as a support act for seven US dates on their 2012 Up All Night Tour.
The band then brought her back for 63 shows on their 2013 Take Me Home Tour.
Reflecting on that breakthrough, she previously told Teen Vogue: “Going into the tour, I was an unknown artist.
“It’s a great feeling to be walking around and someone coming up to me and saying, ‘Hey, you did so well!’. It was really exciting for me when that happened for the first time.”
Camryn later supported Fifth Harmony and released a run of singles, along with her 2017 album Glow.
Her official obituary described her as “beloved” as a “daughter, sister, fiancée, granddaughter, and friend” who died “far too young, and long before her light was ever meant to leave this world”.
It remembered her as a “vibrant, fearless, and deeply loved young woman whose compassion, humour, and bright spirit touched every person blessed to know her.”
It added: “A gifted performer, Camryn’s voice and music were extensions of her soul.
“Whether she was on a stage, at a family gathering, or sharing a song with someone who needed it, Camryn’s music was a reflection of her heart, her courage, and her endless creativity.”
Camryn Magness is survived by her parents, Sarah and Gary; siblings Chelsea and Cable; and her fiancée, Christian.
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