Scott Hutchison, the singer for Scottish indie rock outfit Frightened Rabbit, was found dead on Friday near South Queensferry, Scotland, according to the BBC. The singer was 36.
Hutchison went missing in the early hours of Wednesday morning, last seen leaving the Dakota Hotel, according to police. He had sent a mysterious tweet before going missing: “I’m away now. Thanks.”
In a statement released by his family, they described Hutchison as someone who “wore his heart on his sleeve, and that was evident in the lyrics of his music and the content of many of his social media posts.”
His family added: “He was passionate, articulate and charismatic, as well as being one of the funniest and kindest people we knew. Friends and family would all agree that he had a brilliant sense of humour and was a great person to be around.”
The singer had battled depression, which the family also addressed.
“Depression is a horrendous illness that does not give you any alert or indication as to when it will take hold of you,” the statement continued.
Formed in 2003, Frightened Rabbit had recently toured the U.S. and U.K. in honor of the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough album, “The Midnight Organ Fight.” Hutchison adopted the moniker after his mother labeled him as a frightened rabbit due to his shyness as a child.
Tributes to the singer poured in from the likes of Franz Ferdinand singer Alex Kapranos, alt-J, Snow Patrol and comedian Sarah Silverman.
Check out those reactions and a statement from Frightened Rabbit below.
— Frightened Rabbit (@FRabbits) May 11, 2018
Awful news about Scott Hutchison. A terrible loss.
— Alex Kapranos (@alkapranos) May 11, 2018
Tragic news about Scott Hutchison. The whole music community in Scotland was praying for a different outcome. Folks, if you are up against it, having dark thoughts, please tell someone, family, a friend or a doctor. There is always another way, though it might not seem like it.
— stuart murdoch (@nee_massey) May 11, 2018
We are devastated to hear the news about our friend Scott Hutchison this morning. Sending all our love to his family, friends and band mates in frightened rabbit. Xxx
— Snow Patrol (@snowpatrol) May 11, 2018
To @owljohn ‘s brothers and family I’m so sorry. I’m just so sorry.
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) May 11, 2018
We are deeply saddened by the news of our labelmate Scott Hutchison, and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. In the UK, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. You are never alone.
— Δ (alt-J) (@alt_J) May 11, 2018
So saddened by this. A great band and a beautiful soul. As his family said, depression is a horrendous illness. Take care of yourselves and hug the ones you love. https://t.co/2tTb4DMXrz
— Robin Hilton (@nprobin) May 11, 2018
Make no mistake, we are the lucky ones. Our lives still intact. Our love still to give. Don’t waste a moment.
Thinking of a fallen musical brother, who gave to us in song what he perhaps couldn’t find in life.
With love to Scott Hutchison’s family, in memory of a great man. pic.twitter.com/VptYmeQ5bo
— Roddy Hart (@roddyhart) May 11, 2018
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