The family of Crazy P vocalist Danielle Moore have released a statement following an inquest into her death.
Moore died last August at the age of 52 and news of her passing was initially announced by her bandmates on September 2. They described her death as “sudden and tragic”, adding: “We are devastated to announce the unbelievable and shocking news that our beautiful Danielle Moore has died in sudden and tragic circumstances.”
Now, Moore’s family have issued a statement after a report from the Coroner shared that the musician died by suicide.
In a statement sent to the press from James Ensell, husband of Danielle Moore that was written “for and on behalf of her family”, he said: “Although this conclusion was expected, it is still confronting. We are still reeling from her loss and cannot comprehend that she is gone. Whilst we will never fully understand why Danielle took her life, we know that how she died bears no relation to who she was in life.
“Danielle cared deeply about the well-being of others and the world in which she lived. She was pained by social injustice and the impact of consumerism. She was an empath, instinctively compassionate and loyal, nurturing the truest of connections with the people in her life. The image of human kindness and generosity of spirit.
“We also know that Danielle would never have wanted her outcome for anyone else. She overcame two periods of significant mental ill-health in the distant past and was so grateful that she did. With support and treatment, Danielle came through what had seemed, at those times, to be intolerable and wanted to keep on living.
“We would like to take this opportunity to highlight the prevalence of neurological and psychiatric symptoms during the perimenopause; something which is well known within the scientific community, but little talked about outside it. They say that to be forewarned is to be forearmed, so if any good can come from Danielle’s death, perhaps it will be increased awareness and understanding of the impact that the perimenopause can have on women’s mental health.”
The family also went on to talk about her fans and the “outpouring” of “love and support” they have received since her passing.
They added: “We would like to thank everyone who came to see Danielle perform over the years and enabled her to do what she loved. She was as captivated by you as you were by her. We would also like to thank everyone for their words of kindness since Danielle’s death. The outpouring of love and support has been overwhelming.
“We will never get over a loss as significant, shocking and sudden as Danielle’s. We won’t move on after such a loss, but we must move with. Some things in life are broken and cannot be fixed, they can only be carried. As we continue to grieve for this unique and remarkable woman, we try to remind ourselves that our love came first. We grieve because we love. And we couldn’t have loved her more. We kindly ask that our privacy is respected, and that Danielle’s memory is treated with the dignity and respect that it deserves.”
Raised in Manchester, Moore was one of the most successful and influential female vocalists in the UK dance music scene and rose to fame as the frontwoman for Crazy P.
Formed by Chris Todd and Jim Baron in 1995, Moore joined the group as a vocalist in 2002, along with bassist Tim Davies and percussionist Mav Kendricks. The group made a name for themselves by creating a signature blend of house, disco and soul, and released a total of seven studio albums, toured the world together and also went on to share several remix albums.
Hit singles included 2011’s ‘Eruption’ and 2015’s ‘Like A Fool’, and the band also shared a live concert album following a huge tour in Australia.
Following news of Moore’s passing, countless names from across the industry came forward to pay their respects.
“One of the most beautiful souls has left us. The brilliant Danielle Moore of Crazy P has died suddenly and she has taken so much light with her,” wrote Róisín Murphy. “One of the best in music, an amazing person and an amazing singer, performer and songwriter. I know there will be a great sense of loss and mourning across our community. She touched everybody she met with light and love. Sending sincerest condolences to those friends and family closest to her. I, like so many, loved and admired her.”
Faithless’ Sister Bliss – who toured with Crazy P in 2005 and 2006 – added: “Shocked to hear the tragic news about the lovely & talented Danielle Moore @crazypmusic who supported @faithless on our tour back in the day & had the pleasure of sharing the stage with so recently … they were going from strength to strength Just awful.”
Rowetta – who was a close friend of Moore and vocalist for the likes of Peter Hook & The Light and Happy Mondays – also took to social media. “One of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met,” she began.
“Danielle only messaged me last week. An incredible talent with the biggest heart. Really does hurt to think I won’t see you again. Too many tears. Sending my condolences & love to her family, loved ones & Crazy P.”
The Blessed Madonna also shared a message, writing that she sends “Love and strength to all who surrounded her”, while Defected Records described the artist as “a force of nature — a beacon of joy, energy, and creativity who lit up every stage and room that she graced.”
One of her last interviews took place last year, when she spoke to Disco Pogo about her time in the music industry.
“I’m 52 this year, and I sometimes find myself up against the idea that I’m not ‘steady’ or ‘settled’. I’ve experienced more than a few raised eyebrows. But I know I’m so lucky with my life,” she told the outlet. “Would I swap those travels and memories and music for anything? Would I fuck!”
Before then, she recalled how supporting Faithless in 2005 had a profound impact on her group, and claimed that their last album – 2019’s ‘Age of the Ego’ – was “probably the most proud I am of an album, lyrically speaking” (via The Guardian).
For help and advice on mental health:
CALM – The Campaign Against Living Miserably
Help Musicians UK – Around the clock mental health support and advice for musicians (CALL MUSIC MINDS MATTER ON: 0808 802 8008)
Music Support Org – Help and support for musicians struggling with alcoholism, addiction, or mental health issues (CALL: 0800 030 6789)
YOUNG MINDS – The voice for young people’s health and wellbeing
Time To Change – Let’s end mental health discrimination
The Samaritans – Confidential support 24 hours a day
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