Former Australian Idol stars have paid tribute to former contestant and crowd favourite Levi Kereama following his sudden death at the weekend.
The 27-year-old singer was found dead after a falling from a Brisbane hotel balcony on Saturday night, after he had attended the Parklife music festival in the city's Botanic Gardens.
Idol runner-up Shannon Noll, who was part in the final six with Kereama in the show's first season, told the Daily Telegraph he was "deeply shocked by the news" of his death.
"My heart goes out to his family," Noll said.
Original Idol winner Guy Sebastian was too devastated to comment to the Telegraph about his friend's death. It is understood Sebastian was performing in Queensland when told of Kereama's death and has been trying to contact his family to comfort them.
Meanwhile Idol hosts Andrew G and James Mathison paid tribute to Kereama's time on the show in 2003 during last night's broadcast.
Police are treating his death as "non-suspicious". Kereama's family yesterday denied the singer had committed suicide.
In a posting on behalf of the family, on the MySpace blog of Kereama's band, reports the young singer was depressed were also disputed.
"Investigations have revealed the tragic loss of Levi was an accident," the post read.
"Our beloved Former Australian Idol contestant Levi Kereama did not leap to his death, as reported," the post said.
"Furthermore we would clearly like to clarify, Levi was NOT suffering depression.
"He was a happy, outgoing, lively and loving friend, brother, son, uncle and cousin.
"He loved being with friends, fulfilling his passion of music, and making people laugh.
He is remembered as a happy spirit who enjoyed life."
It is not clear what "investigations" the family were referring to.
