i_o’S FAMILY REVEALS CAUSE OF DEATH IN HEARTFELT MESSAGE – [READ]

A Los Angeles coroner’s report reveals Garrett Lockhart, better known as i_o, passed from an ongoing condition called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

It has been nearly six months since the electronic music community lost techno legend i_o. His music touched so many and knowing him was to know a beautiful soul. With so much speculation as to how he passed, friends and fans have received closure today in a heartfelt message from his family.

In a medical examiner-coroner’s report from the Los Angeles county department revealed that Garrett Lockhart passed away from natural causes in his home. Lockhart had a thyroid condition called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis which is an autoimmune disorder causing chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland.

In an official statement shared by the Lockhart family they explain he “had a sudden and fatal arrythmia.” The speculation was further clarified to note that, “No toxins were found on extensive and repeated tests. After 5 months of testing, the conclusion is that, while Garrett did suffer from depression and anxiety, he did not take his own life.”

With the passing of Lockhart’s birthday just days ago, the EDM community reaches out to pay respect and tributes to their lost friend. i_o we hope that you are at peace at your castle in the sky.

Happy birthday Garrett. People around the world are remembering you today as @i_oofficial – which is think is amazing and it makes me so proud – but I’ll always remember you as the kid who never took this damn jacket off. We really miss you dude. pic.twitter.com/kHFepXQMXA

— JAUZ (@Jauzofficial) May 17, 2021

Hope you’re resting well Garrett my dude, show them up there why you’re the worlds best tracer on OW 🙏🏻❤️

— FuntCase | DPMO (@FuntCaseUK) May 18, 2021

Happy birthday @i_oofficial 🖤 to my favorite artist and always will be. Forever will miss you and never forgotten 🖤 hope you’re having an acid rave in the sky🖤 pic.twitter.com/u8xtto8qdq

— MØRG∆N//T∆YLØR (@morgvntvylor) May 17, 2021

@i_oofficial started my love for techno. Always will be remembered 🖤🖤 https://t.co/EHP022naXz

— joe (@Josephhh___) May 18, 2021

Jaci Soukhathivong

An Atlanta gal chasing her love for electronic dance music. I’ve been with Exron since 2018 and have the privilege of contributing to the culture alongside other badass women whom I now call my friends. My introduction to the scene was first influenced by trap music, but my discography has since expanded to touch a bit of everything. Some of my favorite artists are Zeds Dead, Cloonee, Nghtmre, Flume, Infekt, Sosa, Bleu Clair, Subtronics, but the list goes on forever.

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