He was 24 years old.
“It is with great sadness 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 hearts are broken. Harry wanted to overcome his addiction and it was the a few days of re-entering rehabilitation “, the statement said.
“Harry was not only our son, he was also a wonderful brother, loving grandson, favorite uncle and caring friend. He was a creative, loving and powerful soul that brought light to the hearts of so many people. He was truly a beautiful person for in and out, “they continued.
Brant wrote for Interview Magazine, loved fashion and helped develop a line of unisex cosmetics, according to his family.
“He achieved a lot in his 24 years,” they wrote. “But we will never have a chance to see how much more Harry could have done.”
“We will be forever saddened that Harry’s life was interrupted by this devastating illness. We ask that you allow the privacy of our family while we try to deal with the loss of our beautiful, beautiful boy.”