The young musical prodigy Nell Smith passed away at the age of 17 in a tragic car accident in British Columbia last Saturday (5).
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Nell Smith, regarded as a musical prodigy, died at 17 in a car accident in British Columbia, Canada, last Saturday (5). She had already collaborated with The Flaming Lips and was about to release her first album.
Music producer Simon Raymonde posted an emotional message on his social media. “We are all shocked and devastated to hear about the sudden and tragic death of our artist and dear friend Nell Smith.”
“We are stunned by the news and don’t know what to do or say,” Nell’s family wrote in a post.
Wayne Coyne, lead singer of The Flaming Lips, paid tribute to the young singer during a concert in Poland. “We are reminded once again of the power of music and how encouraging it is to be close to the people you love,” Coyne said.
Nell recorded a cover album of Nick Cave at 14 with the lead singer of The Flaming Lips. Nell was set to release her first album in early 2025. Photos: Instagram @nellsmithmusic. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.