Ben Kweller

2023 - 2 - 28

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Musician Ben Kweller announces death of 16-year-old son Dorian (KXAN.com)

On Tuesday, Austin singer-songwriter Ben Kweller announced the death of his son, Dorian Zev Kweller. He was 16.

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Ben Kweller, singer who's collaborated with Ed Sheeran, Selena ... (USA TODAY)

Ben Kweller, a singer-songwriter and founding member of the post-gunge band Radish, has revealed his 16-year-old son has die.

He made his acting debut in the 2014 film "Rudderless" alongside Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin, Felicity Huffman, Gomez and Laurence Fishburne. "Only a few of his recordings were released but he was on a path and excited about his journey," Kweller added. "Please keep his spirit alive with your memories and the music he made."

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Ben Kweller Son Dorian Dead: Zev Artist Dies at 16 (Billboard)

Singer songwriter Ben Kweller revealed that his son Dorian has died at age 16. Learn more here.

The 16-year-old released his first single, “Parachute,” in July and followed up the track with “How I Am,” “4th of July,” “SH3,” “Nobody’s Perfect” and his most recent release, “Hickeys,” on Feb. A kind heart, a smile that illuminated the world and passion for life and music,” the company wrote. Love yourself and live every moment with the passion that Zev did every day of his life. “He was only 16 and he was a true legend. Only a few of his recordings were released but he was on a path and excited about his journey. “Please keep his spirit alive with your memories and the music he made: @reallyzev.

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Singer-songwriter Ben Kweller's son Dorian dead at 16 following car ... (Page Six)

Singer-songwriter Ben Kweller mourned the loss of his and Liz Kweller's 16-year-old son, Dorian Zev, who died on Monday night in a car accident.

“My baby boy was at the starting line with so much life ahead of him… A true poet from the day he started speaking,” Ben continued. He was only 16 and he was a true legend.

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Singer Ben Kweller Announces Son Dorian Has Died At 16 (Today.com)

Singer Ben Kweller announced his son Dorian Zev Kweller died at the age of 16. He did not specify the cause of death.

“He was only 16 and he was a true legend. “Just to hang out with my 16yr old in this way, to help him explore his creative soul is something that I’ll never take for granted. As much as this might seem like a proud dad moment, I’m coming to you as a music fan sharing an artist that I think you’ll really LOVE,” he wrote. “My baby boy was at the starting line with so much life ahead of him… He had so many plans!!!” wrote the grieving father. Our son, Dorian Zev Kweller, was killed last night,” Ben Kweller wrote alongside a photo of his son.

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Ben Kweller's Son Dorian Zev Killed in Car Accident (Variety)

Singer-songwriter Ben Kweller's 16-year-old son, Dorian Zev Kweller, was killed in a car accident on Monday, the singer confirmed.

“He was only 16 and he was a true legend. Only a few of his recordings were released but he was on a path and excited about his journey. Dorian was an aspiring musician and released several songs under the name Zev.

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Musician Ben Kweller announces death of his 16-year-old son (WFAA.com)

Dorian Zev Kweller was killed in a car accident on Monday night, family confirms.

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Ben Kweller's 16-year-old son Dorian Zev killed in car accident ... (Consequence)

Ben Kweller has announced the death of his 16-year-old son, Dorian Zev Kweller, who was killed on February 27th, 2023 in a card accident.

Dorian Zev was the eldest son of Ben Kweller and his wife, Liz. Proceeds will be used to build a monument for Dorian and other charitable initiatives. “I’m in a state of shock and don’t know what to do or say. These words don’t sound real but we lost Dorian last night in a blink of an eye,” she added. My last text with him was about the merch he wanted to make. Only a few of his recordings were released but he was on a path and excited about his journey.

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Ben Kweller Says He's 'In Complete Shock' Over 16-Year-Old Son ... (HuffPost)

"We'll never get over him as long as we're here on earth,” the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter said.

His fifth studio album, “ [Go Fly a Kite](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/16323-go-fly-a-kite/),” received a 2013 Grammy nomination for Best Recording Package. [announced on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thenoisecompany/posts/732728051903880) that Dorian, an aspiring musician, died in “a tragic event” Monday night. In 2002, he released “ [Tommy Dorfman](https://www.huffpost.com/topic/tommy-dorfman) and drummer [Patrick Carney](https://www.huffpost.com/topic/patrick-carney) of the Black Keys. “He was only 16 and he was a true legend. [Kweller said](https://www.instagram.com/p/CpNSgQ5uXzd/).

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