A heartbreaking loss. Singer-songwriter Ben Kweller introduced that his son Dorian Zev died at 16.
“There’s no method that I may be typing this however I’m. … Our son, Dorian Zev Kweller, was killed final evening. He was solely 16 and he was a real legend. Kindest, mild soul, a good friend to all. When you knew him, you realize,” the “Falling” singer, 41, wrote by way of Instagram on Tuesday, February 28, alongside a photograph of the late teenager. The musician’s spouse, Liz Kweller, wrote in a separate social media submit that Dorian Zev had died in a automobile accident, per a number of retailers.
Ben went on to reward his late son’s dedication to music-making.
“Dorian Zev wrote and recorded songs day-after-day. A real poet from the day he began talking. Just a few of his recordings had been launched however he was on a path and enthusiastic about his journey. He had so many plans!!! His first gig was in two weeks, at SXSW,” he wrote, referencing the annual arts convention and competition in Austin, Texas. “My final textual content with him was concerning the merch he needed to make.”
The grieving father added that he and his household had been “in full shock” amid the loss.
“My child boy was on the beginning line with a lot life forward of him … I do not know why issues like this occur,” he wrote.
Ben’s fellow musicians flooded the remark part with condolences and messages of help.
“We’re heartbroken and really feel fortunate to have recognized him. Dorian lived sixteen years stuffed with the love and lightweight you gave him,” the official Instagram web page for Guster wrote.
Michelle Department commented: “I’m so sorry. Heartbreaking.”
Ben Lee added: “Oh my god Ben Lizzy I can’t imagine this right here for you in any method you want love you a lot im so sorry.”
Simply 4 days earlier than Dorian’s dying, {the teenager} launched a single titled “Hickeys.”
“Hickeys out now!!!!” he wrote by way of Instagram alongside a photograph of the track’s cowl artwork. The monitor was Dorian’s sixth single.
When asserting the information of his son’s passing, the “Wasted & Prepared” singer inspired his followers to take heed to Dorian’s music.
“We’ll by no means recover from him so long as we’re right here on earth. Please preserve his spirit alive along with your recollections and the music he made: @reallyzev,” Ben wrote, linking to his son’s Instagram web page.
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