Darren Criss' brother Charles Criss dies by suicide at age 36

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Darren Criss shared the sad news on Wednesday that his older brother Charles Criss had died by suicide last week at age 36.The 35-year-old actor revealed the somber news on Instagram in a post featuring several photos of Charles — whom he referred to as Chuck — from happier times.In a lengthy note included in his post, the stage and screen star noted his brother had been dealing with a 'severe depression welling up in him for some time.' Saying goodbye: Darren Criss shared the sad news on Wednesday that his older brother Charles Criss had died by suicide last week at age 36'It break my heart beyond measure to say that my beloved brother Charles has left us,' Darren began his note.'He called his brother's death a 'colossal shock' and noted that he left behind 'a debilitating fracture in the lives of his mother, his brother, his three small children, and their respective mothers.' The actor added that he had been trying to wrap his head around the tragedy,which he suspected he would be 'attempting to do for the rest of my life.'He said it put him at 'peace' to share details with others about his brother's life and what led to his death.If you or someone you know is exhibiting warning signs of suicide, seek help from a professional and call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-TALK (8255).

Bad days: In a lengthy note included in his post, the stage and screen star noted his brother had been dealing with a 'severe depression welling up in him for some time'; Charles (L) seen with Darren in 2018 in LA Opening up:'It break my heart beyond measure to say that my beloved brother Charles has left us,' Darren began his note.