The Australian rapper – real name Winona Brooks – died on Saturday, The Sun reports.On March 2, she explained to her followers that she wanted to organise a memorial event to mark a year since the death of her child.It came as she also revealed the devastating news that she would be unlikely to conceive a child naturally after “growing up with a severe eating disorder.”Stream more entertainment news live & on demand with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022 >She said on Instagram: “Around this time last year, I lost my child, and I would like to do something in remembrance of her.“Preferably something with flowers on a beach or spend the day just mourning.“I’d really appreciate if anyone in Adelaide would do that with me, so please reach out.”Fans have flooded the Instagram post with their condolences.Her devastated dad Matthew Schofield shared a photo of the pair together on Facebook as he told of his heartbreak.“This weekend we lost the fight for my daughter’s life against depression, trauma, PTSD and drug addiction that we have been fighting since we got her back from America through emergency repatriation DFAT but broken,” he wrote.“She fought hard against her demons as we all did side-by-side next to her and picking up the broken pieces over and over again but she could not fight any more and we lost her.“As her dad I am proud of her beyond words as she is my hero, my daughter and my best friend that I love so so much.“She is no longer hurting now with the universe wanting their angel back.“A big part of me is lost at the moment but I ask respectfully that my close friends try not to ring me until I get someway through this.”Who was Lil Bo Weep?Lil Bo Weep was born on January 2, 1998.The singer first started producing music on SoundCloud back in 2015.Her songs “Codependency” and “Not OK But It’s OK” went on to be streamed five million and 12 million times respectively on Spotify.She also had a strong following on both TikTok and Instagram.Lil Bo Weep’s cause of death is unknown at this time.In a tribute, Canadian singer Alice Glass said she “loved” Lil Bo Weep’s music.“Rip Lil Bo Weep,” she said.“First heard ‘I wrote this song 4 you’ and loved your music immediately.“I’m so sorry you suffered I wish this Angel was still here and never met anyone that would hurt you.”This article originally appeared on The Sun and has been republished with permission.Mental health support
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