Musician Camryn Magness, Who Toured with One Direction and Cody Simpson, Passes Away at 26

Camryn Mangess.
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Key Facts

• Camryn Magness, a musician who opened for One Direction and Fifth Harmony, passed away on December 5.
• The 26-year-old singer was fatally struck while riding an electric scooter.
• Her death was announced on her Facebook page on December 9.

Camryn Magness, known for her performances alongside One Direction and Cody Simpson, has died at the age of 26. The singer was struck fatally while riding an electric scooter on December 5.

The announcement of her death appeared on her Facebook page on December 9, accompanied by a video of her swimming in the ocean while in a scuba diving suit. “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of our beloved Camryn, a radiant force whose voice, coy, and bright spirit touched so many,” the message stated.

The post continued with heartfelt reflections: “Whether beneath the waves or on stage, she met life with fearless energy and boundless kindness. In the quiet between waves, her memory will surface—bright, bold, unforgotten. Rest in endless blue, our sweet girl. You are deeply loved and forever cherished.”

Camryn Mangess on November 26, 2025.

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Magness began her musical journey at the age of eight, eventually recording a demo that caught the attention of her future manager, Jeff Pringle, as detailed in a 2012 interview with Teen Vogue. Her early collaboration with the band Blessed by a Broken Heart for “Wait and See” led to a feature in the 2011 film, *Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer*.

Before gaining significant recognition, Magness posted YouTube videos, which attracted the interest of performers like Greyson Chance and Cody Simpson. She opened for Simpson on the Waiting 4U Tour in 2010 and joined Chance on his arena tour in 2012.

In 2012, Magness also opened for One Direction during their Up All Night Tour, initially for seven shows in Connecticut. This collaboration continued as she was invited to participate in One Direction’s 2013 Take Me Home Tour.

Camryn Magness on June 5, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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Reflecting on her experience, Magness told Teen Vogue, “Going into the tour, I was an unknown artist. It’s a great feeling to be walking around and someone coming up to me and saying, ‘Hey, you did so well!’ It was really exciting for me when that happened for the first time.” She later described opening for One Direction as “amazing,” noting her excitement over gaining new fans and friends.

Over the years, Magness released several singles, including “Now or Never,” “Lovesick,” and “Machines.” In 2016, she opened for Fifth Harmony during their 7/27 Tour and released her *Love Maps* EP in 2021.

A statement from her obituary described her as “a gifted performer” whose music “was a reflection of her heart, her courage, and her endless creativity.”

Magness was engaged to her fiancé, Christian Name, referred to in the obituary as “the love of her life.” Together, they envisioned a bright future filled with joy, alongside their beloved dogs, Brooklyn and Zeppelin. She is survived by her parents, Sarah and Gary, and siblings Chelsea and Cable.