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Family Issues Suicide Denial

Filed under: Australiastic > R.I.P.

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We mentioned Monday that Australian Idol alum Levi Kereama died over the weekend after falling 20 stories from a hotel room balcony. Officials classified the death a suicide.

Levi was in a band called Lethbridge and his family used the band's MySpace page to make a statement and refute the suicide claims:

"Investigations have revealed the tragic loss of Levi was an accident. Our beloved former Australian Idol contestant Levi Kereama did not leap to his death, as reported. Furthermore we would clearly like to clarify, Levi was NOT suffering depression. He was a happy, outgoing, lively and loving friend, brother, son, uncle and cousin. He loved being with friends, fulfilling his passion of music, and making people laugh. He is remembered as a happy spirit who enjoyed life."

Our thoughts go out to his family during this tough time of finding closure.

And remember y'all, if you are having a tough time, suicide is never, ever the answer.

Click here to get in touch with one of the many places where you can find help.

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14 comments to “Family Issues Suicide Denial”

  1. 1

    rip

  2. 2

    :(

  3. 3

    aw

  4. 4

    sadd

  5. Gigit says – reply to this
    5

    Dunno who this person is

  6. 6

    sad :( RIP

  7. 7

    Rest In Pease.

  8. 8

    Never heard of him. Never heard of the band.
    Haven't even seen this on the news.
    And I live in Australia.
    Still trying to work out why this rates a mention on this site ????

  9. 9

    Whether you've heard of the guy or not is irrelevant. The fact is that a lot of people (mostly in Australia) have heard of him and are saddened by his untimely death. Show some respect!

    RIP Levi, condolences to his family.

  10. 10

    so true. never ever never ever ever ever NEVER the answer

  11. 11

    he didn't commit suicide fuckwit i went to school with his brother. he FELL off a balcony and all of his brothers were there - if you're gonna jump you wouldn't do it in front of your brothers. he was popping pills - it was an accident.

  12. 12

    I don't have a clue who is and this is terribly sad but his family needs to stop being so small minded. Just because he wasn't moping around doesn't mean he wasn't depressed! Lord is everyone stupid? Not saying that is was suicide but just because he didn't show that he was sad doesn't mean he wasn't.

  13. 13

    Very sorry to hear this news.

    But curious, Perez. Why is suicide NEVER the answer????

  14. 14

    Awww, so sad! R.I.P. :(