Acclaimed Christchurch opera singer Seamus Casey has died in a Sydney hospital a week after being hit by a car.Casey, 27, was on life support in Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital since the incident last Tuesday when he was on his way to work.He suffered severe head injuries and a broken leg and was in a critical condition, prompting doctors to advise his family they should turn off life support.Casey, who attended Burnside High School in Christchurch, did a Diploma of Performing Arts at the Hagley Theatre Company before moving overseas to pursue a successful career in opera.He last performed in Christchurch in February 2006 when he was raising money for a 12-month stint with the Australian Opera Studio in Perth, The Press newspaper reported.He had been selected to join the Dame Malvina Major Emerging Artists programme in 2002 and was named as vocal award winner in Christchurch's 2000 Young Performer of the Year.It is understood Casey's funeral will be held in Christchurch next week.
- NZPA
