Nell Smith, the talented young musician who recorded an album of Nick Cave covers with the Flaming Lips, has died at the age of 17.

Music prodigy Nell Smith has died at the aged of 17, her family has announced. Smith was seen as a rising star in the industry, and was set to release her debut album in 2025. The devastating news was broke by Simon Raymonde, whose label, Bella Union, was working with Smith to release her first album after recently signing her.

Nell Smith was just 14 when she recorded an album of Nick Cave covers - which attracted attention from industry leaders. Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde confirmed her death this weekend

Nell Smith, a musical prodigy who collaborated with The Flaming Lips, has died aged 17. The young musician’s death was confirmed by Simon Raymonde, whose record label Bella Union was due to release Smith’s debut solo album.

As The Flaming Lips mourn Nell Smith's death at 17, they're also desperately searching for Steven Drozd's 16-year-old daughter.

"We are reminded once again of the power of music and how encouraging it can be to be around people that you love," said The Flaming Lips' frontman Wayne Coyne.

Nell Smith, a rising musical talent known for her collaboration with The Flaming Lips, has died. She was 17. Smith had been preparing to release her debut solo album under Bella Union, but her life was cut short in a fatal car accident last weekend.

Nell Smith was just 17 when she died in a car crash at the weekend and her family have been left heartbroken at the sudden loss of their 'talented, unique, beautiful daughter'