Darren Criss’s brother Charles Criss dies by suicide aged 36

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Darren Criss’s brother and sometime bandmate Charles Criss has died by suicide at the age of 36. “It breaks my heart beyond measure to say that my beloved brother Charles has left us,” he wrote. “And though it’s with the heaviest sadness I’ve ever felt to have to write this, it does give me peace to know I’m putting it out there.” Criss’s full statement can be read embedded below. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up “He was a good man with a good heart who contributed enormous amounts of laughter, music, and joy to the world.” If you are experiencing feelings of distress and isolation, or are struggling to cope, the Samaritans offers support; you can speak to someone for free over the phone, in confidence, on 116 123, email [email protected], or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch.