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.

Nell Smith, the Canadian teenage music prodigy known for her collaborations with The Flaming Lips, has died. She was 17. Smith’s death was confirmed by Simon Raymonde, bassist/keyboardist for the Cocteau Twins, on Instagram as well as the head of Bella Union, the label that was preparing to release Smith’s debut album next year.

Nell Smith, musical prodigy and collaborator for the Flaming Lips, died suddenly at the age of 17. The talented star had already begun to leave a mark on the music industry as a contributor for The Flaming Lips from the age of 14.

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, a rising musician who worked with the likes of The Flaming Lips, has died at 17 following a tragic car crash. In 2021, fans of the masterful Nick Cave were treated to the album Where The Viaduct Looms by young Canadian musician Nell Smith.

Nell Smith, a rising musical talent known for her collaboration with The Flaming Lips, has died. She was 17. Smith had been preparing to release her debut solo album under Bella Union, but her life was cut short in a fatal car accident last weekend.

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 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.