Tara Kemp, a pop singer and TV host, died by suicide on January 21, 2023, at the age of 35. Her death was confirmed by her management team, who released a statement saying that Kemp had been "battling depression for many years."
Kemp was born Tara Denise Kemp on June 18, 1987, in Atlanta, Georgia. She began singing at a young age and released her debut album, "This Is Tara Kemp," in 2006. The album spawned the hit single "Piece of Me," which reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Kemp also released two other albums, "Until I Find You" (2009) and "No More Questions" (2014). She also appeared on several television shows, including "The Tyra Banks Show," "The Wendy Williams Show," and "TRL."
In recent years, Kemp had been open about her struggles with mental health. In 2018, she spoke to The Source magazine about her battle with depression and anxiety. She said that she had been hospitalized several times and that she had attempted suicide in the past.
Kemp's death is a reminder that mental health is a serious issue that should not be taken lightly. If you are struggling with mental health problems, please reach out for help. There are many resources available, and there is no shame in asking for help.
Here are some resources for mental health support:
* The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
* The Crisis Text Line: Text "START" to 741-741
* The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
* Mental Health America: 1-800-969-4673