Country singer Luke Bell was found dead Monday, according to Tuscon Police officer Frank Magos.
Bell was missing for over a week and was found dead on the 5500 block of E. Grant Road in Midtown Tucson, according to Magos. He was 32.
The police had not yet determined the cause of his death, according to Magos.
“We have lost our beloved son, brother, and friend and we are heartbroken,” his family said.
“Luke had 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 embracing Luke 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.”
"Unfortunately Luke suffered from the disease of mental illness, which progressed after his father's death in 2015. Luke was supported through his disease by a community of loving family and friends."
"Despite this, he was unable to receive the help he needed to ease his pain. Our hearts go out to the millions of people affected by mental illness who, like us, understand the devastating disappointment of a system that consistently fails to provide caring solutions to those who suffer."
"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," his family stated.
Bell gained popularity on the music scene after his album was released in 2016.