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The Voice contestant Anthony Riley commits suicide at 28

Anthony Riley, a contestant from the most recent season of 'The Voice' was found dead at his home on Friday June5th. He is believed to have committed suicide. NBC confirmed his passing on Sunday.
"We are sad over the passing of Anthony Riley. We offer our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this very difficult time" they said in a statement
The Philadelphia resident made it to the battle rounds on "The Voice" this spring before dropping out to enter rehab.

 "At the time, being on the show wasn't working for me and I felt like I needed to go, instead of taking on more responsibility than I could handle," he said in March.

Riley specialized in 1960s R&B, performing "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and "Get Ready" during his time on the show.

37 comments:

  1. WAAAATTTTT???GOD FORBID DEPRESSION CUZ ITS A KEY FACTOR TO SUICIDE....TOMJERRYSWIT

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    1. Na wa o! Dis is sad, may his soul rest in peace. Linda take note!

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    2. Dis is wht I call short cut, and one way ticket to hell. Suicide is just a permanent solution to a temporary problem dat d result of it is eternal suffering in hell.

      So desist frm d act of suicide bcos it doesn't solve d problems bcos even after death d problem is stil, and alwaz b there.

      Pls tak note, wht doesn't kill u only makes u stronger. A word is enough 4d wise.

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    3. Rip. Sure he was battling with depression.

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  2. What would make a young vibrant man take his own life? In peace, pls rest.

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    1. OMG!!! I watched his blind audition and twas awesome. RIP

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  3. Suicide is never an option. Rip

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  4. That's really sad.
    RIP Riley.

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  5. Dis is wht I call short cut, and one way ticket to hell. Suicide is just a permanent solution to a temporary problem dat d result of it is eternal suffering in hell.

    So desist frm d act of suicide bcos it doesn't solve d problems bcos even after death d problem is stil, and alwaz b there.

    Pls tak note, wht doesn't kill u only makes u stronger. A word is enough 4d wise.

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    1. Am guessing the ticket is first class

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    2. Royal priesthood, you lack exposure and thanks to LIB, you have been given a platform to show how foolish you are, even from Christain standards, you are so guilty of judging others that the same measure awaits you. Suicide is a risk factor for Major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder and Schizzophrenia- three debilitating mental health disorders, it is never intentional and people who survive an attempted suicide say this much to their clinicians. Research in suicide has gone a long way in advanced countries while fools like you in Nigeria , sit down and prove to the world that your education is as good as none .

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  6. Dis is wht I call short cut, and one way ticket to hell. Suicide is just a permanent solution to a temporary problem dat d result of it is eternal suffering in hell.

    So desist frm d act of suicide bcos it doesn't solve d problems bcos even after death d problem is stil, and alwaz b there.

    Pls tak note, wht doesn't kill u only makes u stronger. A word is enough 4d wise.

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  7. So sad! suicide is not an option. RIP

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  8. I swear I like his blind audition at the show, one of the best. R.I.P

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  9. a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said..
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    RIP.....
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    ***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

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  10. Depression is a terrible disease.

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  11. Yes! Suicide isn't an option but I pray none of us ever faces depression. R.I.P

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  12. Depression - Suicide - Eternal Punishment

    Serving Popcorn to those that came to read comments on LIBb


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  13. In cases like this, I am always proud to be Nigerian....we've seen and experienced worse depressions, betrayals, incests, political misdeeds,devastating economics and health challenges,Poverty, etc. we practically live in the dark for the better of our years in life. No water supply, no good roads and all...yet we chose life and hope. I do not intend to condemn any however. Just saying He had so many things to live for..
    RIP bro.

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  14. Omg, his 'I feel good' rendition had all 4 chairs turning. Rip

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  15. Rip. This is what depression can cause. Even taking medications will worsen it as point. Only Jesus can save. Please repent and believe in God and The saviour Jesus Christ.

    THE VOICE OF THE PROPHETESS

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  16. 1st off.... shut up with all this Hell Talk. As far as we know, there isn't such a thing as hell... nigerians, you'd never do research so you take everything dishd out to you whole. If u did any reading and proper research, you'd realize that in the original bible scrolls, there isn't such a concept as Hell, there in. #foodfortot. #yourwelcome

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  17. OMG!!!!y suicide now, dis is so sad......RIP

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  18. God punish the devil or chemical imbalance that causes depression....to anyone goin through a phase.... Please suicide is not an option please.

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  19. Why suicide now,RIP
    *iyawo Obama

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  21. Why???? Why suicide??? I really loved his performances then.......... RIP guy

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  22. He can't be suicide, they should do their findings well.

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