Hungary: AWS' front singer Örs Siklósi passes away aged 29

• Shocking sad news for the Eurovision family as AWS' front singer, Örs Siklósi and Hungary's 2018 ESC representative has passed away at the age of 29.

  It is one of those terrible losses when words cannot describe the shock and sorrow.  Örs Siklósi who represented Hungary at Eurovision 2018 as lead singer of the group AWS, has passed away aged only 29 years old! His band shared the terrible news on facebook: 

  "To say the unspeakable, to write what no words can describe. This is what we need to do now. Last June Örs had been diagnosed with leukaemia and now we are deeply saddened to inform you that he passed away yesterday.
  He wanted to open up about his illness last month, he had planned to release his first solo record this Spring and we were set to make the fifth AWS record and play shows again this Fall. During this period his bravery and dignity were exemplary.
  His creativity, the depth of his lyrics and his presence on the stage will be greatly missed. Losing him is beyond our reach and he will leave a vast space not just in our lives but in the music scene.
  Örs was the fire himself, warm hearted companion and friend, an inspiring person whom you could trust and always relay on. He was a true wonder.
  We’re opening our arms and hearts to his family, his friends and everyone who ever felt touched even through his lyrics.
  We were all very lucky to have had him in our lives and as much as Örs will be missed by us all, he will remain with us all, every day, as long as we can remember."

   

  Örs Siklósi was behind the Hungarian Eurovision 2018 entry “Viszlát Nyár” (Goodbye Summer)  was inspired by the death of his own father. The lyric reflected the thoughts of dying man showcasing the same time his own personal battle to suffer his dad's loss. If we could sum up the message of the song it would be the importance of giving our love and attention to our loved ones when they are near us and alive. 

  After winning the Hungary national selection, A Dal 2018, the rock metal band AWS, represented the nation at Eurovision 2018 in Lisbon. Their entry qualified to the Grand final where they were placed 21st. 

  News Source/Image : AWS Facebook