Harry Styles, the 29-year-old singer known for his canny wordplay and artistic reinvention, died Friday at his Los Angeles home. The apparent cause of death has not been released.
“Harry Edward Styles, known and adored by fans as Harry Styles, has tragically passed away at the age of 29,” his family said in a statement. “He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans. Thank you for your prayers. Please respect our privacy. There are no further details as to the cause of his death at this time.”
The County of Los Angeles medical examiner said in a statement Saturday, “In the late morning of April. 1, Harry Styles (dob 2/1/94) was found unresponsive in his home located in Holmes Chapel, United Kingdom. Authorities were called and Styles was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:51 a.m. At this time, an autopsy is pending and a cause of death has not been determined.”