Chris Daughtry recently shared an emotional tribute to his stepdaughter, Hannah Price, addressing the anniversary of her death in a statement posted on Instagram.
The tribute reflected on his grief and included a message of hope for others struggling with similar pain.
“I miss you every day. I love you always,” Daughtry said. “If you are hurting, please talk to someone, hold on a little while longer… Because there is ALWAYS light on the other side of the darkness.”
Hannah Price passed away due to suicide, and Daughtry’s message serves as both a personal remembrance and an encouragement for those facing mental health challenges to seek support.
Hannah’s death marked a profound loss for the Daughtry family. Hannah Price died by suicide in November 2021 at the age of 25, as reported by Entertainment Tonight. Her official cause of death was confirmed in January 2022 as “suicide by hanging while under the influence of narcotics.”
Hannah had struggled with significant mental health challenges throughout her life. From a young age, she battled mental illness and underwent therapy and treatment at various centers, according to News Channel 9. Her difficulties compounded over time as she faced substance abuse, abusive relationships, and severe trauma. The tragedy deepened when Hannah lost her biological father to suicide just months before her own death. She was subsequently shot in the face as a victim of a crime.
Despite the family’s efforts to support her and arrange professional help, these compounding tragedies ultimately became too much for her to bear. The Daughtry family released a statement emphasizing Hannah’s positive qualities and her desire to help others. News Channel 9 reported that they described her as “a generous and loving person who wanted more for herself and others.” They urged anyone struggling with mental health to seek professional help.
Chris Daughtry has been open about his grief and the healing process. He appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show in June 2022 and discussed losing both his stepdaughter and his mother to cancer within a week of each other. During this interview, he shared that the hardest aspect of his grief has been experiencing moments of guilt. There is nothing he can do to change what happened. Despite the pain, his family has been working through their losses in a healthy way. He described it as “a very healing time” in their household.
The family’s openness about Hannah’s mental health struggles and their advocacy for seeking treatment reflects their desire to honor her memory. They encourage others facing similar challenges to reach out for professional support.
