The tattooed Canadian model and artist known as Zombie Boy, who was featured in Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” video, died Wednesday of an apparent suicide. He was 32.
A source said Rick Genest was found outside his fourth-floor apartment in Montreal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood. Radio-Canada cited police sources as also confirming his death, although an official cause has not yet been revealed.
“The suicide of friend Rick Genest, Zombie Boy is beyond devastating,” Lady Gaga tweeted Thursday night. “We have to work harder to change the culture, bring Mental Health to the forefront and erase the stigma that we can’t talk about it.
“If you are suffering, call a friend or family today. We must save each other.”
The Canadian Suicide Prevention Services number is 1-833-456-4566
The suicide of friend Rick Genest, Zombie Boy is beyond devastating. We have to work harder to change the culture, bring Mental Health to the forefront and erase the stigma that we can’t talk about it. If you are suffering, call a friend or family today. We must save each other. pic.twitter.com/THz6x5JlpB
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 3, 2018