Ben Kweller’s 16-year-old son, Dorian, dies in car accident

nme.com:

Ben Kweller‘s 16-year-old son, Dorian, died in a car accident on Monday (February 27), his family has announced.The singer-songwriter, who has toured with the likes of Ed Sheeran and Death Cab for Cutie, shared the news on his Instagram page on Tuesday (February 28).“There’s no way that I can be typing this but I am….

Our son, Dorian Zev Kweller, was killed last night,” the musician wrote. “He was only 16 and he was a true legend. Kindest, gentle soul, a friend to all.

If you knew him, you know. We’ll never get over him as long as we’re here on earth. Please keep his spirit alive with your memories and the music he made: @reallyzev.”He continued: “Dorian Zev wrote and recorded songs every day.

A true poet from the day he started speaking. Only a few of his recordings were released but he was on a path and excited about his journey.