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Published 12:31 14 Nov 2021 GMT
Chris Daughtry has broken his silence over the tragic death of his stepdaughter Hannah.
The 25-year-old was found dead in her Nashville home on Friday, November 12, by the Nashville Police Department, per People.
The following day, detectives informed Daughtry and his wife Deanna that Hannah's passing was due to homicide, according to TMZ.
Now, the American Idol alum has spoken out on social media following the devastating news, saying that it "hurts so deeply" that Hannah is gone.
"I am still processing the last 24 hours," Daughtry wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of Hannah. "I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken. I just recently lost my mother to cancer but I was blessed with the chance to say goodbye and I was processing it privately.
"We never got to say goodbye to our precious Hannah and it's another huge hit to our family."
"Thank you all for your kind words and condolences," he went on. "They are truly felt and appreciated. I am now taking time be present with my family as we attempt to heal from this devastating loss."
"Hannah, I love you. I miss you. I wish I could hold you. This hurts so deeply," he added.
Chris's wife and Hannah's mom Deanna shared her own tribute and revealed the family is waiting on autopsy results to determine Hannah's cause of death.
"My first born," Deanna captioned a handful of photos of Hannah on Saturday. "I love you endlessly Hannah. Our family would like to thank you all for the outpouring of love as we grieve the loss of our daughter Hannah."
"We are awaiting the autopsy results to determine how Hannah sustained the injuries that caused her death. Our hearts are broken."
Hannah and her younger brother, Griffin, are Deanna's children from a previous relationship. Deanna and Chris also share twins Adalynn Rose and Noah James, 10.
Chris's wife Deanna has changed her profile photo to an image of a burning candle, in tribute.
Chris and his band released their first album in November 2006 after the singer came in fourth place on the fifth season of American Idol. He has been nominated for four Grammys.
