Pop singer Camryn Magness, known for opening for global acts including One Direction and Fifth Harmony, died at age 26 on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, after being struck while riding an electric scooter in Miami, Florida.
The Miami Beach Police Department confirmed they received a call on Friday at approximately 7:52 p.m. regarding a collision involving an electric mobility scooter and a pedestrian. The scooter was being operated by a male driver and had a female passenger, Magness, at the time of the incident. All individuals involved sustained significant injuries and were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where Magness later succumbed to her injuries.
Her death was announced on her Facebook page on Tuesday, Dec. 9, in an emotional tribute to her over one million followers. The statement, accompanied by a video of her scuba diving, described her as “a radiant force whose voice, coy, and bright spirit touched so many.”
Born July 14, 1999, in Denver, Colorado, Magness began her professional music career at the young age of eight. She recorded a demo and sent it to Jeff Pringle, who would become her manager and take her on as a client immediately. This early start set the stage for a career that would see her sharing stages with some of pop music’s biggest names before she could even vote.
Her debut single “Wait and See,” released in 2010 in collaboration with the band Blessed by a Broken Heart, was later featured in the 2011 film “Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer.” During this period, Magness also built a following on YouTube, where she posted covers that caught the attention of rising stars Greyson Chance and Cody Simpson. This visibility led to her opening slot on their Waiting 4U Tour in 2010.
Her breakthrough opportunity came in 2012 when One Direction asked her to open for seven shows on their first headlining tour, the Up All Night Tour, beginning in Connecticut. The experience proved transformative for the young artist. In a 2012 interview with Teen Vogue, she reflected on the opportunity: “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.”
The connection with One Direction proved lasting. The band invited her back for their 2013 Take Me Home Tour, where she performed 63 shows alongside the internationally acclaimed group. Speaking to CBS News that year, she described the experience as amazing, noting she made many new fans and friends throughout the tour.
Magness continued building her career throughout the following years, releasing her own singles including “Now or Never,” “Lovesick,” and “Machines.” In 2016, she opened for Fifth Harmony on the European leg of their 7/27 Tour, further cementing her reputation as a sought-after opening act. Her most recent EP, “Love Maps,” was released in 2021.
Her official obituary described her as a vibrant and fearless young woman whose compassion, humor and bright spirit touched everyone blessed to know her. It noted that she died far too young and long before her light was ever meant to leave this world. The obituary emphasized that her voice and music were extensions of her soul, whether she was performing on stage, at a family gathering, or sharing a song with someone who needed it.
At the time of her death, Magness was engaged to her fiancé, reportedly Christian Name, described as the love of her life. The couple had been building dreams for a future filled with joy and partnership, particularly focused on their beloved dogs, Brooklyn and Zeppelin. Her obituary noted they were creating possibilities not only for themselves but most importantly for their fiercely loved pets.
Beyond her professional achievements and romantic relationship, Magness was remembered as a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend. She is survived by her parents, Sarah and Gary, her siblings Chelsea and Cable, and her fiancé Christian.
The announcement on her social media concluded with a poignant message: “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.”
Magness’ career trajectory exemplified the determination she once shared in her Teen Vogue interview, where she advised aspiring musicians to chase their dreams and not let anybody get in their way. From sending her first demo at age eight to performing in sold-out stadiums before some of the world’s most passionate music fans, she lived that philosophy throughout her 26 years.
Her manager’s decision to immediately sign her after receiving that first childhood demo proved prescient, launching a career that saw her tour with multiple chart-topping acts and build a substantial following on social media platforms. The young artist from Denver had achieved what many musicians spend lifetimes pursuing, creating connections with audiences across the country through her performances and recordings.