American Horror Story star Harry Hains dies at 27 after 'struggle with mental illness and addiction'

American Horror Story actor Harry Hains has died at the age of 27.

The Australian model and actor is said to have struggled with mental illness and addiction in the weeks before his death.

Confirming the news on Instagram, his mum Jane Badler said: “He was 27 and had the world at his feet. But sadly he struggled with mental illness and addiction. A brilliant spark shone bright too short a time… I will miss you, Harry, every day of my life.”

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On Jan 7 my beautiful son died . He was 27 and had the world at his feet . But sadly he struggled with mental illness and addiction . A brilliant spark shone bright too short a time .. I will miss you Harry every day of my life ... if you are in LA and know harry there is a service for him at Hollywood Forever Sunday jan 12 at 3 pm . 6000 Santa Monica Blvd .. RSVP harryhainscm@gmail.com

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Jane, an actress known for her role in Australian soap opera Neighbours, did not reveal her son’s cause of death.

Harry was raised in Melbourne, Australia, before moving to New York and then Los Angeles to pursue his acting career.

He also starred in Netflix series The OA and performed music under the name ANTIBOY. A funeral service will be held at the Hollywood Forever cemetery in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 12.