September 1st 2023.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of British singer-songwriter Faye Fantarrow, aged 21. Hailed as a bright young talent, Fantarrow was signed to Eurythmics legend Dave Stewart's music label. Her death on Saturday was announced by her mum Pam, and was caused by a rare brain tumour.
The family expressed their grief on Fantarrow's Instagram page, with a black-and-white shot of the singer dipping her hand into water. They wrote that they were "beyond grief, broken beyond repair, and cast adrift, beyond despair." They talked of the "gaping void" in their lives since Fantarrow's death. The star had beaten leukemia twice at ages 8 and 13, and was diagnosed with the rare glioma brain tumour in September 2022.
Her family said that Faye fought with "strength and bravery" and that she was the "sun, the light, the life" of their lives. They thanked her for her "joy, laughter, and the gift of her music" and finished with: "Shine bright my baby."
Eurythmics guitarist and songwriter Dave, 70, replied to the post with: "She Broke The Mould, This Breaks My Heart." In 2021, Faye was signed to his Bay Street Records label and they had been working on an EP together. Dave added in a statement that they had spent an "amazing creative time" together and that Faye was a "joy to be around, full of fun, laughter and sharp as a razor – a true artist in every sense."
Faye was tipped as "One to Watch" by BBC Music Introducing, and in 2021 received Alan Hull's annual songwriting award. To pay for experimental treatment, a fund-raising campaign was launched and they raised more than £235,000 in the first of several planned trips to California in a battle against her tumour. Unfortunately, she became too sick to return for follow-up care.
Faye posted updates on her condition on her Instagram page, and always remembering to express her love to her partner and fans. In one post, she wrote: "Forever and always you have all of my love."
Faye's tragic death has left a gaping hole in the music industry. Dave Stewart said: "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."
We would like to take the time to extend our condolences to Faye's family, friends, and fans. May her legacy live on in the music she left behind.
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