Jill Janus, leader of the heavy metal band Huntress, has died. A statement from Janus bandmates and family released during the late hour of Thursday through publicist Alexandra Green stated that Janus has been struggling with mental Illness for while now until she eventually died by suicide at the age 43.
Janus has been the leader of the Huntress band since its inception in Los Angeles in 2009, she sang on three full-length albums and has also been going on tour with the band. 
Janus had been an advocate for mental health awareness, and she has managed to encourage her fans who were suffering to seek help. The family of the late singer concluded their statement by urging people who are considering harming themselves to seek help or call the national suicide hotline.
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