Opera star Jubilant Sykes was tragically found with ‘critical injuries consistent with a stabbing’ on Monday
Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was found stabbed to death in his home in Los Angeles on Monday before police arrested his son in connection with the murder. Opera star, Jubilant, 71, who was nominated for a Grammy in 2019 for Best Classical Album, was found with “critical injuries consistent with a stabbing” according to an official report.
It came after officers from the Santa Monica Police Department rushed to the scene at around 9:20pm after a 911 call reported an assault in progress. The star’s son, Micah Sykes, 31, was discovered inside the home and taken into custody as a suspect. Lieutenant Lewis Gilmour of the Santa Monica Police Department said: “I can confirm the suspect was booked for homicide.” Officers added that evidence is being processed and a weapon was recovered at the scene.
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“The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation,” authorities added, saying: “This appears to be an isolated incident occurring within a private residence, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.” The Mirror has contacted the Santa Monica Police Department for further comment.
Jubilant grew up in Los Angeles, where he enjoyed performing as a boy soprano before finding fame as an opera star. However, despite his obvious early talent, opera wasn’t initially part of his plans.
He told CSUF News in 2019: “Initially, I had no dreams of becoming an opera singer. But that changed when I was at Cal State Fullerton. I had teachers who poured their lives into me. I had everything I needed right on campus to prepare me for my career.”
The star went on to perform with a host of big names, including Christopher Parkening and other artists, and appeared at such venues as the Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, London’s Barbican Centre, the Apollo Theater, Hollywood Bowl, New Orleans Jazz Festival, and hundreds of other major venues around the world.
In 2009, Jubilant was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Classical Album for his performance as Celebrant on the recording of Leonard Bernstein’s Mass, a nomination he shared with conductor Marin Alsop and album producer Steven Epstein.
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