US pop star Chris Trousdale is dead. The singer, who became known as a member of the boy band Dream Street, died at the age of 34, according to CNN, citing his manager.
A statement states that Chris Trousdale died on June 2 of an unknown illness. "His family, friends and fans around the world will miss him very much." Trousdale appeared on Broadway at the age of eight. In 1999 he joined the boy band Dream Street, which existed until 2002 and became known for songs like "It Happens Every Time" and "I Say Yeah". The group also toured with Britney Spears and Aaron Carter, among others. After the band split, Trousdale worked as a solo artist and actor.
Bandmate speaks up
Trousdale's former Dream Street bandmate Jesse McCartney wrote on Instagram: "It pains me to say that an old friend, Chris Trousdale, died from my early days in the music industry due to Covid 19 complications." And he added: "Chris was a very charming person with limitless talent." As an incredibly talented dancer, Trousdale was able to set up a whole dance number in a few minutes; "Something we took days to do. I really envied him," McCartney continues.