Luke Bell's Family Speaks Out About Mental Health After His Death at 32: 'We Are Heartbroken'

Mar. 15, 2025

Luke Bell’s family is opening up abouthis death at age 32.

In a statement shared with PEOPLE, the country singer’s relatives said they had “lost our beloved son, brother, and friend and we are heartbroken,” after Bell was found dead in Tucson, Arizona, on Monday, more than a week after he was reported missing.

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Bell’s friend Matt Kinman confirmed that Bell had died toSaving Country Musicon Monday.

Bell — who went missing on Aug. 20 — was found close to where he disappeared, the Tucson Police Department told theNew York Post.

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A cause of death remained “unknown” as of Tuesday as the investigation continued, authorities added to the publication.

The Tucson Police Department did not return PEOPLE’s request for comment at the time.

According toSaving Country Music,Bell was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and that his “mental state took a turn for the worse” over recent months.

“Luke fought this as hard as he could, but the disease got the better of him,” Bell’s manager, Brian Buchanan, toldTMZWednesday. “When he was beating the disease, he was the sweetest and most generous guy. He’s found peace now and there’s some comfort.”

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In their statement, Bell’s loved ones praised him for having “a gentle heart, a wanderer’s spirit and a musical gift that he was fortunate to share with us and the world.”

“We are so grateful to his friends and fans for embracingLuke and his music. We would like to thank all of Luke’s fans, friends and family who have been sharing stories and photos of happy times with him,” they continued.

“As we navigate our heartbreak we respectfully ask for privacy to allow us room to grieve and honor his memory. Our only comfort comes in the fact that our Luke is finally free and at peace,” the family concluded.

If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.

source: people.com