From the BBC:
The drummer of the Australia-based rock band Crowded House has been found hanged in a park in Melbourne.Ambulance officers said he had “attempted suicide” and died from strangulation. He was already dead when they arrived at the scene.
I’m actually more confused by the report’s wording (wouldn’t it have been simpler to just say “he committed suicide” rather than say he “attempted suicide” and … well, succeeded?) than saddened by Paul Hester’s death, although I’m sure the folks who are familiar with Crowded House beyond “Don’t Dream It’s Over” would probably be pretty affected by this news.