G4 and X Factor Star Ben Thapa Dies at 42

The classically trained tenor, known for his role in the vocal group G4, passed away with tributes pouring in from his bandmates and the singing community.

Ben Thapa, a member of the vocal group G4, has passed away at the age of 42.
Thapa gained fame with G4 on the first season of The X Factor in 2004, finishing in second place.
G4 announced Thapa's death on Instagram, expressing their profound sadness and acknowledging his impact on the international singing community.
Thapa, a classically trained opera singer, left G4 in 2018 to focus on his solo career.
The cause of Thapa's death has not been publicly disclosed.