His Melbourne band, The Ocean Party made a public announcement about the tragedy on Wednesday. 

Denton’s band mates and friends said a brain cyst had claimed his life across the weekend. 

The former Kooringal High School student was admitted to St Vincent’s Hospital on Sunday evening, reportedly suffering from a migraine. 

Scans soon revealed the pain in his head was related to a cyst, blocking fluids from draining in his brain. 

Despite doctors’ attempts to move the fluid and relieve the swelling, “it was too much” for Denton and he died. 

“It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that we must announce the passing of our beautiful friend and brother Zachary Levi Denton,” the Facebook post read.

“We love you Zac and you will forever be with us.”

The 24-year-old left Wagga in 2012, to pursue his music dream. 

Soon after moving to Melbourne and joining The Ocean Party, Denton, then 18, had become an integral member, according to his band.

They said his “direct and honest lyricism” as a songwriter affected listeners who could relate to the day-to-day struggles. 

The singer and drummer also wrote for Ciggie Witch, Pregnancy and Hobby Farm.

At 24 years old, Denton had contributed to more than 10 albums. The latest, The Oddfellows’ Hall will be released early as a tribute to the young artist’s death. 

The band said the album would feature two of Denton’s “most beautiful songs to date”.

Home and Rain on Tin reportedly reflect on the young man’s love for his family and his Riverina home town.

In a tweet, Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack shared a tribute to Denton, recalling the Wagga boy’s cricket playing days. 

“He had the world at his feet,” the tweet read. 

“I remember him well in son Alex’s junior cricket team.”

Mr McCormack said it was a reminder to never complain about ageing, because “some don’t get the chance”. 

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