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Tributes after police confirm they have found body of missing Frightened Rabbit singer

Scott Hutchison was 36.

Glastonbury Festival 2016 - Day 1 Scott Hutchison at Glastonbury in 2016. Empics Entertainment Empics Entertainment

POLICE HAVE CONFIRMED that a body found in Scotland is that of missing Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison.

Police in Edinburgh today confirmed that a body had been found at Port Edgar near South Queensferry in the city last night.

It has been formally identified as that of Hutchison.

A statement from the band said:

There are no words to describe the overwhelming sadness and pain that comes with the death of our beloved Scott but to know he is no longer suffering brings us some comfort. Reading messages of support and hope from those he has helped through his art has helped immensely and we encourage you to continue doing this. He will be missed by all of us and his absence will always be felt but he leaves a legacy of hope, kindness and colour that will forever be remembered and shared. Rest peacefully Scott.

Much love

Grant, Billy, Andy and Simon x

The 36-year-old went missing at 1am on Wednesday morning from a hotel near where the body was found.

Frightened Rabbit / YouTube

Scott’s brother Grant, the drummer in Frightened Rabbit had said the singer was in a “fragile” state.

The Hutchison family has asked for privacy.

Formed in Selkirk in 2003, Frightened Rabbit have released five studio albums and last year embarked on a nine-date tour of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Tributes have poured in for Hutchison, with Snow Patrol tweeting:

“We are devastated to hear the news about our friend Scott Hutchison this morning. Sending all our love to his family, friends and band mates in frightened rabbit. Xxx”

If you need to talk, please contact:

  • Samaritans 116 123 or text 087 2 60 90 90 or email jo@samaritans.ie
  • Aware 1800 80 48 48 (depression, anxiety)
  • Pieta House 1800 247 247 or email mary@pieta.ie (suicide, self-harm)
  • Teen-Line Ireland 1800 833 634 (for ages 13 to 19)
  • Childline 1800 66 66 66 (for under 18s)  

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    May 11th 2018, 7:34 AM

    A awful tragedy my prayers are with his folks

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    May 11th 2018, 7:40 AM

    RIP. The guy was a genius songwriter and musician

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    May 11th 2018, 7:34 AM

    Terrible news. RIP Scott.

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    May 11th 2018, 8:31 AM

    Very sad news. My brother is a big fan and I’ve heard his music through him, seemed like a very talented young man. RIP.

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    May 11th 2018, 9:09 AM

    It just shows you fame and fortune are not everything. There are more important things in life like feeling wanted and loved. Suicide knows no barriers, R.I.P.

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    May 11th 2018, 9:50 AM

    @Mick12: it really doesn’t. So sad, I was really hoping he would be found alive. This time for his family must be agonising.

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    May 11th 2018, 1:59 PM

    I saw him perform a great set last year at Lost Evenings, a festival I’m currently attending again. Everyone here has nothing but good things to say about Scott, as a musician and a person. RIP Scott.
    To all lads out there, don’t be too tough to talk.

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    May 11th 2018, 7:40 AM

    Poor lad. Hoping it was going to have a happy ending. RIP

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    May 11th 2018, 10:21 AM

    The pace and pressure of modern day life is having a devastating effect on people’s mental health and well-being . The statistics are frightening . Poor lad . R.I.P.

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    May 11th 2018, 7:48 AM

    Awful news. Such a waste. RIP.

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    May 11th 2018, 8:29 AM

    Terrible news. They played an amazing gig in Dolans last year.

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    May 11th 2018, 7:20 PM

    Heartbroken. Much is written about the sad songs he wrote but there are also the sweetest, funniest love songs. A poet for our times lost far too soon. To all the lads on this chat if you do one thing this weekend ask your mates how they are & don’t be satisfied with “grand”. Just listening saves lives.

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    May 11th 2018, 3:50 PM

    Oh that is just pure sad, pure sad.

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    May 11th 2018, 3:21 PM

    RIP poor soul.

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    May 11th 2018, 5:55 PM

    Very Sad RIP

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