Music and Suicide: A Tragic History

Former X Factor finalist Simone Battle passed away.

Larry Troutman - After an alleged business dispute, Larry Troutman, percussionist and founding member of funk band Zapp, fatally shot his brother Roger, frontman of Zapp, and himself on April 25, 1999.  (Photo: Warner Bros.)
Shakir Stewart - Shakir Stewart, a rising music exec at Def Jam, shot himself on Nov. 1, 2008. Stewart was instrumental in signing Rick Ross and Young Jeezy to the legendary label.  (Photo: Ben Rose/WireImage)
Donny Hathaway, 'A Song for You' - This song is a classic and definitely sums up the precious nature of Kita's and Troy's growing love. We're putting in this song for them!(Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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Shakir Stewart - Shakir Stewart, a rising music exec at Def Jam, shot himself on Nov. 1, 2008. Stewart was instrumental in signing Rick Ross and Young Jeezy to the legendary label. (Photo: Ben Rose/WireImage)

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