Global hip-hop superstars the Wu-tang Clan have joined the tributes to a Norwich photographer and videographer.

Eastern Daily Press: Harvey Lewis Truswell. Photo: Truswell familyHarvey Lewis Truswell. Photo: Truswell family (Image: Truswell family)

Harvey Lewis Truswell, 23, was found at a flat in Normandie Tower, Rouen Road, on Thursday night. Police and paramedics were called to the scene at about 9pm and found him dead.

Mr Truswell, a photographer, videographer and director, had been a student at City College and City Academy.

He had worked with artists such as Ghostface Killah, from the chart-topping New York City hip-hop group the Wu-Tang Clan.

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And representatives from the group issued a statement paying tribute to Mr Truswell. They said: 'We are truly sorry to hear about Harvey's passing.

'It is a shame to lose someone who had so much more life to live, considering he just started. Blessings to him and his family. Peace.'

In an interview with the Student Pocket Guide in January, Mr Truswell said: 'One of my favourite artists to work with was actually one of the first – Ghostface Killah from Wu Tang Clan. We formed a strong bond of mutual respect, due to our similar morals and views in life. I remember sitting talking after a show in a sushi bar a couple years ago chatting about life, and in his iconic voice he said to me: 'It's your life man, you gotta live it, always remember that everything is a blessing…' Almost a year later, himself and Raekwon's manager then got me access to work with Drake at Wireless festival, this really was a defining point for me and my career.'

The Wu-Tang Clan are one of the world's most successful and influential hop-hop acts, with 1997's Wu-Tang forever reaching number one in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Mr Truswell had also worked with acts such as Rudimental, Major Lazer and Chase and Status.

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A JustGiving page set up in Mr Truswell's memory is aiming to raise £5,000 for mental health charity Mind. The charity was chosen by his family.

On the page, set up by a friend, it said Mr Truswell was 'such a caring and loving person, he would help anyone', adding: 'He was a very talented person.

'He loved music and partying. He loved life and the people around him. He made the most of life.

'He loved photography - many people in Norwich will know him for taking photos in nightclubs. And he was not a shy person. He would get up anywhere and in front of anyone and have a sing and play you his guitar.'

Police were continuing to investigate the circumstances around Mr Truswell's death, but it was not thought to be suspicious.

• To donate to the JustGiving page, click here.

• Would you like to pay tribute to Mr Truswell? Email geraldine.scott@archant.co.uk