SCOTT HUTCHISON,
1981-2018

Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison was found dead at a marina on the banks of the Firth of Forth in Port Edgar, Scotland, Thursday. He was 36.

Hutchison had been reported missing on Wednesday and the band tweeted, “He may be in a fragile state and may not be making the best decisions for himself right now.”

After his body was identified this morning, the BBC reported, his family issued a statement saying they had "remained positive and hopeful that he would walk back through the door, having taken some time away to compose himself. Scott, like many artists, wore his heart on his sleeve and that was evident in the lyrics of his music and the content of many of his social media posts.

"He was passionate, articulate and charismatic, as well as being one of the funniest and kindest people we knew. Friends and family would all agree that he had a brilliant sense of humour and was a great person to be around.

"Depression is a horrendous illness that does not give you any alert or indication as to when it will take hold of you. Scott battled bravely with his own issues for many years and we are immensely proud of him for being so open with his struggles.

"His willingness to discuss these matters in the public domain undoubtedly raised awareness of mental health issues and gave others confidence and belief to discuss their own issues."

Hutchison, a guitarist, songwriter and singer, formed the band in 2003 with his brother Grant on drums in their hometown of Selkirk. A year after forming, they moved to Glasgow.

After three well-received independent releases, they signed with Atlantic, issuing two EPs before releasing their fourth full-length, Pedestrian Verse, in 2013. They followed it up with Painting of a Panic Attack in 2016 and the brothers’ side project Mastersystem, who released Dance Music in April.

This winter, they embarked on a 10-year anniversary tour of The Midnight Organ Fight, the 2008 album that earned them critical raves and an opening slot on Death Cab for Cutie’s U.K. tour.

Hutchison also released a solo record called Owl John.

Hutchison had spoken openly about his battle with depression often on Twitter. His last two tweets read: "Be so good to everyone you love. It's not a given. I'm so annoyed that it's not. I didn't live by that standard and it kills me. Please, hug your loved ones."

"I'm away now. Thanks."

Tributes poured in from many musicians across social media platforms.

Snow Patrol singer Gary Lightbody called him "one of Scotland's most extraordinary song writers"; Stuart Murdoch of Belle and Sebastian, wrote: "The whole music community in Scotland was praying for a different outcome. Folks, if you are up against it, having dark thoughts, please tell someone, family, a friend or a doctor. There is always another way, though it might not seem like it."

Alt-J tweeted, “We are deeply saddened by the news of our labelmate Scott Hutchison, and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. In the UK, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. You are never alone.”