• On Monday Ben Kweller Son, Dorian, was killed in a car accident.
  • Ben Kweller, a well-known singer-songwriter and founding member of the post-grunge band Radish, has revealed that his 16-year-old son, Dorian Zev Kweller, has passed away.
  • The young musician was set to play his first gig in two weeks at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.
  • Kweller expressed pride in his son for following in his footsteps and making music on a daily basis, describing him as “a true poet from the day he began to speak”.

Ben Kweller’s son, Dorian, died in a car accident on Monday.

Ben Kweller, a well-known singer-songwriter and founding member of the post-grunge band Radish, has revealed that his 16-year-old son, Dorian Zev Kweller, has passed away.

Kweller announced the tragic news on his Instagram account on Tuesday, but did not give the cause of his son’s death.

“I can’t possibly type this, but I’m…. Our son, Dorian Zev Kweller, was murdered last night. He was only 16 and he was a true legend. Kind, gentle soul, a friend to all,’ Kweller wrote.

“If you knew him, you know. We’ll never get over him as long as we’re here on earth.” he continued. “Please keep his spirit alive with your memories and the music he made.”

Dorian was also a singer-songwriter and wrote and recorded his own music just like his father.

The young musician was set to play his first gig in two weeks at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.

Kweller expressed pride in his son for following in his footsteps and making music on a daily basis, describing him as “a true poet from the day he began to speak”.

He added that while only a few of Dorian’s recordings have been released, he was excited about his journey and his first big gig soon.

In his post, Kweller also shared his latest text exchange with his son, discussing the merchandise Dorian wanted to make.

The grieving father wrote: “My son was at the start with so much life ahead of him… I have no idea why things like this happen. We are in complete shock and do not know what the future holds.”

Ben Kweller has released six solo albums and has collaborated with various artists, including Ed Sheeran and Selena Gomez.

He made his acting debut in the 2014 film ‘Rudderless’ alongside Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin, Felicity Huffman, Gomez and Laurence Fishburne.

Kweller’s son was born in 2006, and he was married to Liz Kweller in 2003.

The family is currently in mourning and Kweller asked his followers to keep his son’s spirit alive with their memories and the music he made.

News of Dorian’s death has sparked an outpouring of condolences from Kweller’s fans and fellow musicians.

Many of them have taken to social media to express their grief and offer support to the Kweller family.

The cause of Dorian’s death has not been revealed, but the tragic news has served as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with loved ones.