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.
Former Rock School star Lil Chris called mental health services for help on the day of his death, an inquest heard today.
Chris Hardman was found dead at his home in Lowestoft last March at the age of just 24.
The singer had been receiving treatment for depression and had spoken openly about struggling with his mental health after his music career failed to live up to its early promise.
His family said they hoped their tragedy would encourage more openness about the condition.
Serena Sandhu reports.
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.