British singer-songwriter Faye Fantarrow breathed her last on Saturday. The news of her demise was confirmed by her mother, Pam Fantarrow. Faye was 21. She was diagnosed with a rare glioma brain tumour diagnosis in September 2022. She died at her home.
As per Hollywood Reporter, after discovering she had cancer at ages 8 and 13, Faye has twice battled leukaemia.
Faye's debut EP was produced by Eurythmics star Dave Stewart. He signed Fantarrow, from his hometown of Sunderland, England, and oversaw the release of the seven-song 'AWOL' in February through his label, Bay Street Records as per the same portal.
Dave, mourning the demise of Faye said in a statement, “I can’t put into words how devastated I was when, just after spending an amazing creative time with Faye last summer making her debut album, Faye found out she had this very aggressive brain tumour''.
He added, “Faye was a joy to be around, full of fun, laughter and sharp as a razor — a true artist in every sense. Being with her and watching her at work is a diamond stuck in my head, moments I will never forget. I’m lucky to have met Faye and her Mum Pam, two humans together battling against all odds for Faye’s survival. It has been both traumatic and beautiful to witness their strength and dignity, and I am so sorry the world only got to witness Faye’s genius for such a short time. She is one of the true greats, a northern girl on fire with her lyrics and melodies. I loved her deeply''.
For the unversed, Faye was recognised by BBC Music Introducing as One to Watch and she also won the Alan Hull Songwriting Award in 2021.
