il' Chris was found hanging at his home by a friend, an inquest has heard.
Christopher Hardman, a TV personality and singer who rose to fame in Channel 4's Rock School, died on March 23 after struggling with depression.
The full inquest, which took place at St Margaret's House in Lowestoft, has been adjourned until a later date.
Suffolk coroner Peter Dean said paramedics and police were called to his home in Union Road, Lowestoft, that morning and death was confirmed at 11.48am.
He added: "He had been found hanging at his home by a friend. Emergency services were called but attempts at resuscitation failed."
The singer's friend, AJ Sutton, identified the body, the inquest heard.
Pathologist Richard Ball confirmed the cause of death as hanging.
Dr Dean said: "I would like to offer my thoughts and condolences to the family, friends and all those close to him for their loss."
Following his tragic death his family spoke about the young star's "struggle" with depression and said Chris "wished he could find a cure".
"Chris had struggled with mental health issues and depression in recent years," they said in a statement.
"He was committed to helping others find better ways of overcoming this illness and publicly said he wished to find a cure."
They went on to remember the young star - whose real name was Christopher Hardman - as a "huge personality who will be missed by everyone who knew him".
The statement continued: "He was a hugely creative person who used this side of his personality to make others smile, to cheer people up and to make others feel better.
"A real people person, he would always take the time to stop and talk, no matter who or when and we are proud that he was so well thought of by all who knew him.
"So many commented on what a lovely, well brought up person he was, so polite and kind and a pleasure to know."
Chris shot to fame in Channel 4's Rock School after Kiss frontman Gene Simmons made him the lead singer of a student band.
He was later offered a solo deal and went on to have a top five hit with Checkin' It Out in 2006.
Samaritans deputy chief executive Fiona Malcolm said: "If anyone has been affected by this news, or is struggling to cope, we would like to let people know that Samaritans is here for them if they need to talk."
The Samaritans can be contacted by phone on 08457 909090, email jo@samaritans.org, or you can find the details of your local branch at www.samaritans.org.
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