13 Facts About Lil' Chris

Christopher James Hardman, known professionally as Lil' Chris, was an English singer-songwriter, actor, and television personality.

Lil' Chris came to prominence in 2006 after appearing on the Channel 4 series Rock School, which saw KISS vocalist and bassist Gene Simmons make a rock band at Lil' Chris' school.

Lil' Chris had an older sister, Hannah, and a younger brother, Nathan.

Lil' Chris was the shortest boy in his year at Kirkley High School.

Lil' Chris continued to promote and release singles from his album throughout 2007, as well as performing as a supporting act for McFly on their 24 date Up Close and Personal tour throughout the United Kingdom.

Lil' Chris appeared on the Weakest Link in 2007 but refused to sing in front of Anne Robinson when asked by the hostess.

Lil' Chris supported Alphabeat on their Wolfbaggin' tour, throughout the UK.

Lil' Chris continued to write new material with producer Guy Barnes, which he hoped would be released in the summer of 2014, but by this time Hardman had no management or record label or distribution in place, so it was planned to release his summer anthem 'Louder' with other songs on an EP in 2015.

Lil' Chris's friend found him not breathing and called 999.

Lil' Chris was a hugely creative person who used this side of his personality to make others smile, to cheer people up, and to make others feel better.

Lil' Chris was the sunshine on a rainy day, and could make friends the minute he walked into a room, making everyone smile with his gorgeous, cheeky face.

Lil' Chris had struggled with mental health issues and depression in recent years.

Lil' Chris was committed to helping others find better ways of overcoming this illness and publicly said he wished to find a cure.