The news was first announced by Bella Union label boss Simon Raymonde, on an Instagram post: “We are all shocked and devastated to hear of the sudden and tragic passing of our artist and dear friend Nell Smith, over the weekend in British Columbia,” Raymonde wrote.

Music prodigy Nell Smith has died at the aged of 17, her family has announced. Smith was seen as a rising star in the industry, and was set to release her debut album in 2025. The devastating news was broke by Simon Raymonde, whose label, Bella Union, was working with Smith to release her first album after recently signing her.

Learn the steps to create this must-have holiday decor and start cashing in on seasonal sales! Musician Nell Smith has died at 17-years-old. Nell's family says she listened to music in utero and started performing live at the age of 11.

Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips announced at an Oct. 6, 2024, concert that Nell Smith died in a car accident the night before.

Nell Smith, the singer who collaborated with the band The Flaming Lips and was described as a "musical prodigy" by some, has passed away. The artist died at the young age of 17. She was set to release her debut album next year.

Nell Smith, the singer who collaborated with the band The Flaming Lips and was referred to by some as a "musical prodigy," has passed away. The artist died at the age of only 17. She was due to release her debut album next year.