Former Australian Idol contestant Levi Kereama plunged to his death from a hotel balcony following a performance in Brisbane, Australia Saturday night.
The 27-year-old, who was thought to be suffering from depression, played with his brothers in the R&B group Lethbridge at the Parklife Festival in Brisbane just hours before his death.
Kereama rose to fame as a wild card contestant on Australian Idol in 2003. He became known as the sweet-faced contestant with the unique singing voice, and gained popularity with the show’s female fans.
Placing sixth in the competition, Kereama’s career took off with family band Lethbridge, where he performed alongside brothers Jules, Ezra and Lane Kereama.
Although police are treating his death as a suicide, Kereama’s family has rejected reports that he was suffering from depression and believe his fall was a tragic accident.