Former Australian Idol in Fatal Fall From Hotel Balcony
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Levi Kereama, the wild card contestant on the first season of Australian Idol, is now dead, apparently of suicide.
Hours after he and his band, Lethbridge, performed at the Parklife Festival in Brisbane's Botanic Gardens and Riverstage, the 27-year-old singer fell to his dead from a hotel balcony in Brisbane, Australia.
Though Kereama finished in 6th place on the show, he gained popularity in 2003 with female fans for his baby face and unique approach to singing. He and his brothers - Jules, Ezra, and Lane - signed a record deal under the name Lethbridge and the act released several singles in 2004.
It is believed that Kereama was suffering from depression, though nothing is certain yet. In the wake of his death, several fan pages have offered their condolences and support to each other, incuding encouragement to reach out for help.
We wish Levi's family the best during this tough time.
[Photo via Getty Images.]
A star from earth shot back up towards the sky… God Bless him and his family and friends.
So sad
omfg!!!!!! i used to live in new zealand and i remember him from australian idol! that is CRAZY!
wow
A death such as his… is mindblowing and tragic!… but please people… get or seek help when in this state of mind to commit to "suicide"!. no matter what the circumstances may be or are, you are loved and so important in LIFE!… peace.
ok
Well it is nice that he is a sixers fan.
fell to his dead???? seriously people fucking die everyday. pass the WonTons
I have no clue who this dude is,but falling from a balcony would be such a horrible way to die.
I bet he was drunk/and or stoned when he jumped.
Or maybe he was severely mentally ill.
Either way,it's a very tragic way to die.
again, haven't a clue to who he is…but…dude……that really sucks!
RIP
hopefully he's in a better place now
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You are such a condescending asshole, perez…you and the asshole at tmz..u 2 are part of what drives people with mental illness to kill themselves. NO ONE can fuck up without you and your scummy friends there to tell the world. Let me ask you something you fake piece of shit: When amy winehouse finally leaves this earth will you do the fake mourning shit you did with anna nicole?? AFTER MOCKING THEM FOR YEARS…you pretend to give a fuck…scumbag.
Re: smurfette2 –
what a crock of shit, don't blame people like Perez for people killing themselves, stop putting the blame on others, people need to take responsibility for their actions.
I find nothing condescending about this article, I find your remarks more offensive than anyone else's
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, he didn't kill himself, he fell. Get your facts right. I'm from Australia and our news and his family are saying it was a terrible accident, NOT SUICIDE.
I was there when it happened… I didn't realise it was him.
RIP. From behind the scene shows he appeared to be a great genuine guy with an amazing voice. So Sad.
Re: Candi Apples –
i swear to god your former name was
torrrieB
there can't be this many fucking speds in the world.
Re: AussieShanShan –
i agree to a point, but when you have fucktards like perez
who pick and choose who to promote or shit on….
it will take its toll…..
p-nidiot is so biased….but it's funny when what he picks
isn't the 'in' thing………he is such a flip-flopper
should prove interesting in november…..
Re: AussieShanShan – I don't give a flying fuck what you think. People who kill themselves are not in their right mind, you moron.
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Crazy. No idea who he is….or was….but that's a shame.
my poor friend seen him after he fell, i thought she was totally bullshitting.
then we seen it on the news…
so fucking sad.
wish i had bothered to go see him at parklife.
Rest In Peace Levi Kereama.
this is terrible.
he was one of my most favourite people on there!!!
r.i.p levi.
so sad
Awww R.I.P. baby…and Perez…that would be "fell to his DEATH not his DEAD!" Geesh you guys! Proof Read for gosh sakes!!!
He was 23, not 27
:( sad. he was such an amazing singer and a real genuine guy.
"Fell to his dead" Pervez, you need to stop watching child porn while typing.
"Levi Kereama, the wild card contestant on the first season of Australian Idol, is now dead"
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Wow, you sure have a way with words Perez.
Oh my, that's really sad :\ This is exactly how my sister died when she was 6…
May you both rest in peace.
that's just sad!
"Fell to his dead", huh. how interesting. I know you don't make much money and all but can't you at least afford to hire an editor??!!!