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Camryn Magness, a rising star musician known for opening the sold-out stadium shows of such acts asOne Direction, Fifth Harmony, and Cody Simpson, has died at the age of 26.
Magness was struck while riding an electric scooter in Fort Meyers, Fla., on Dec. 5, according toPEOPLE, and later died of her injuries.
Her death wasannounced in a poston her official Facebook page to her over 1 million followers on Tuesday.
"Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of our beloved Camryn, a radiant force whose voice, coy, and bright spirit touched so many. Whether beneath the waves or on stage, she met life with fearless energy and boundless kindness. In the quiet between waves, her memory will surface—bright, bold, unforgotten. Rest in endless blue, our sweet girl. You are deeply loved and forever cherished."
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The message shared to Magness' Facebook concluded by asking fans to "please keep her family and friends in prayer as they navigate this difficult time. Camryn will live on in our hearts forever."
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Herofficial obituary, shared by Legacy Options Funeral and Cremation Services on Tuesday, noted that in addition to her renown as a musician, Magness was known and "beloved" as a "daughter, sister, fiancée, granddaughter, and friend" who died "far too young, and long before her light was ever meant to leave this world."
The obituary continues to describe Magness as a "vibrant, fearless, and deeply loved young woman whose compassion, humor, and bright spirit touched every person blessed to know her. A gifted performer, Camryn's voice and music were extensions of her soul. Whether she was on a stage, at a family gathering, or sharing a song with someone who needed it, Camryn's music was a reflection of her heart, her courage, and her endless creativity."
Born in Denver on July 14, 1999, Magness had already performed at some of the biggest venues across the country and opened for some of pop's hottest groups by the time she could vote. When she was just 13, she gave aninterview toTeen Vogue, in which she reflected on the five years between sending off her first tape to her future manager and being asked to perform ahead of acts like One Direction and Cody Simpson.
"Going into the tour, I was an unknown artist," she said, recalling opening for One Direction at the height of their Stateside popularity on the 2012 Up All Night Tour. "It's a great feeling to be walking around and someone coming up to me and saying, 'Hey, you did so well!' It was really exciting for me when that happened for the first time."
Magness went on to provide the title track for the soundtrack to 2011's big-screen adaptation ofJudy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, chart with singles like "Now or Never," and join Fifth Harmony for their 7/27 Tour in 2016. At the end of the 2012Teen Vogueinterview, Magness offered some advice to others wishing to replicate her success: "If you have a dream, chase it. You can't let anybody get in your way."
Magness is survived by her fiancé, Christian Name; their dogs, Brooklyn and Zeppelin; her parents, Sarah and Gary; and siblings Chelsea and Gable.
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