In a heart-breaking development, rising British Popstar & Sunderland musician Faye Fantarrow died on Saturday at the mere age of 21. Faye Fantarrow's death came as a shock as Eurythmics legend Dave Stewart mentored her. Faye Fantarrow's death was announced by her mother Pam and her family in a statement said they were "broken and desolate" following her death. Notably, Faye Fantarrow was indeed the 'the brightest star on the darkest night'; in 2021, she was signed to Stewart's Bay Street Records label and they had been working on an EP together. Now, the question arises What is Faye Fantarrow's death reason or what happened to Faye Fantarrow? Below is what we know so far-
Faye Fantarrow's death reason
As per reports, Faye Fantarrow did not have a healthy medical history. Faye overcame leukemia twice since learning she had cancer at ages 8 and 13. However, she was diagnosed with a rare glioma brain tumour in September 2022. And this is what Faye Fantarrow's cause of death is as per US media reports.
— Faye Fantarrow (@FFantarrow) August 31, 2023
Faye Fantarrow's family in the statement said, "Faye had wisdom, compassion and understanding beyond her years. She loved fiercely, laughed easily and lived gregariously." Stewart also issued a statement on death of Faye and stated, "I can't put into words how devastated I was when, just after spending an amazing creative time with Faye last summer making her debut album, Faye found out she had this very aggressive brain tumour...Faye was a joy to be around, full of fun, laughter and sharp as a razor — a true artist in every sense...Being with her and watching her at work is a diamond stuck in my head, moments I will never forget...I'm lucky to have met Faye and her Mum Pam, two humans together battling against all odds for Faye's survival...It has been both traumatic and beautiful to witness their strength and dignity, and I am so sorry the world only got to witness Faye's genius for such a short time. She is one of the true greats, a northern girl on fire with her lyrics and melodies. I loved her deeply."
It is pertinent to mention here that Faye was also quite famous in the US. After Faye's medical condition was made public, she gained huge support from the local music scene, with more than £265,000 raised towards treatment in the US.
How did netizens react to Faye Fantarrow's death?
A user wrote, "Such horrible news. Faye Fantarrow was such a talent. Taken so bloody early. Just awful"
Such horrible news. Faye Fantarrow was such a talent. Taken so bloody early. Just awful 💔 pic.twitter.com/4CmYGPkt2D
— WishyWashy Presents 🎸 (@WishyWashyMusic) August 31, 2023
Another user wrote, "Faye Fantarrow, the British singer-songwriter mentored and produced by Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart, died at her home Saturday a year after being diagnosed with the aggressive and rare brain tumor known as glioma. She was 21"
Faye Fantarrow, the British singer-songwriter mentored and produced by Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart, died at her home Saturday a year after being diagnosed with the aggressive and rare brain tumor known as glioma. She was 21.😢 pic.twitter.com/mnn6RhXcA9
— Sumner (@renmusb1) September 1, 2023
One more user wrote, "My thoughts are with the friends and family of Faye Fantarrow. I’ve met her a few times and saw her play in Middlesbrough twice. She was very laid back and easy to talk to. Very sad to hear."
My thoughts are with the friends and family of Faye Fantarrow. I’ve met her a few times and saw her play in Middlesbrough twice. She was very laid back and easy to talk to. Very sad to hear.
— Mal still listens to Dance Monkey (@malythe85) August 31, 2023
RIP Faye pic.twitter.com/P61wgolFIh