An inquest into the death of Chris Hardman, who was 24 and from Lowestoft, in Suffolk, has found he died from hanging.
The pop star, known as Lil' Chris, shot to fame in Channel 4's Rock School after Kiss frontman Gene Simmons made him the lead singer of a student band.
The Inquest into the death of Suffolk singer Lil' Chris is due to open today.
The 24 year old, who's real name was Chris Hardman, shot to fame 10 years ago in the Channel 4 programme Rock School.
His body was found in Lowestoft last month.
The Suffolk singer known as Lil' Chris was found hanging at his home by a friend, an inquest has heard.
Singer Lil' Chris - who was found dead last week - suffered with depression and mental health issues for years, his family said.
Pop band McBusted played an emotional rendition of '(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right' in honour of their friend Lil' Chris last night.