He was 24 years old.
“It is with great pain that we share with you the news that our beloved son, Harry Brant, lost the battle against addiction and died due to an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. Our heart is shattered. Harry wanted to overcome his addiction and was just days away from re-entering rehab, ”his statement said.
“Harry was not only our son, he was also a wonderful brother, a loving grandson, a favorite uncle and a caring friend. He was a creative, loving and powerful soul who brought light to the hearts of so many people. He was truly a beautiful person inside and out, ”they continued.
Brant wrote in Interview magazine, loved fashion and helped develop a unisex cosmetic line, according to his family.
“He achieved a lot in his 24 years,” they wrote. “But we’ll never get a chance to see how much more Harry could have done.”
“We will be saddened forever that Harry’s life is cut short by this devastating illness. We ask you to allow the privacy of our family as we try to cope with the loss of our beautiful and beautiful child.”