Details : Chris Lighty Commits Suicide + Celebs Mourn

August 30, 2012 by in Latest News with 5 Comments

According to confirmed reports, 44-year-old music industry leader Chris Lighty (and former Violator co-founder) has committed suicide. A number of tweets have been sent out from industry insiders, celebrities and close friends.

Updated: The NY Daily News has confirmed that Lighty’s death was an apparent suicide. The site reports that Lighty:

was found dead inside his South Riverdale apartment about 11:30 a.m., police sources said. It appeared he died from a bullet to his head. A gun was recovered next to his body. Law enforcement sources said Lighty — who divorced his wife, Veronica, last year — may have been dealing with financial struggles, including owing about $5 million to the IRS.

Please keep his family and close friends in your thoughts in prayers.

Chris & Veronica Lighty Circa 2008

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