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Teen music prodigy dead at 17 in horror car crash as Flaming Lips pay tearful tribute
Nell Smith was just 14 when she recorded an album of Nick Cave covers - which attracted attention from industry leaders. Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde confirmed her death this weekend
In an emotional social media post, he wrote: "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." Simon also remembered the bright future she had before her, saying: "Nell was just 17 and was preparing for the release of her first solo record in early 2025 on Bella Union, made in Brighton with Penelope Isles' Jack and Lily Wolter." The Flaming Lips singer Wayne Coyne with Nell Smith (Image: Instagram)He continued with a sombre tone, "We have some sad messages today - she was killed in a car accident last night (October 6).
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