Death : William Graham , 16 , has been described as an 'amazing pianist ' and 'confident young man ' A 16-year-old talented schoolboy was found hanged after he was allegedly taunted by bullies ahead of his final GCSE exams . William Graham - who has been described by friends as an ‘ amazing pianist ’ and ‘ confident young man ’ - was found dead at his home in Waterlooville , Hampshire , on Thursday . He was a pupil at Crookhorn Community College , where he studied subjects including physical education , music , history and drama . But the mother of a fellow pupil at the school , who did not wish to be named , said yesterday : ‘ There are suspicions he was being bullied . What a waste of a young life. ’ Flowers and tributes were left outside the school gates after his death . But friend Sianie Lucy Anderson said on Facebook : ‘ Whoever did this , I hope they pay for what they have done. ’ And classmate Kate Douglas said : ‘ Will was a talented young man with so much going for him . ‘ He was a kind friend , an amazing pianist and a loved member of Crookhorn College ’ s family . He was a close friend of mine , and we shared a lot of classes and therefore memories. ’ Another friend , Luke Folkard said he had spoken to William about three hours before he died - and he 'sounded happy ' . Luke added that William ’ s friends were now hoping to raise money for a piano in his memory . Grahame Sammons , headmaster of Crookhorn College , told MailOnline today : 'We know that our students have been deeply affected by this sad news and we will offer support as appropriate . Flowers : He was a pupil at Crookhorn Community College , where he studied PE , music , history and drama . 'The staff , governors and students would like to express our condolences and deepest sympathies to William ’ s family at this distressing time . 'William was a talented musician whose skills as a pianist we will all remember with affection . 'He was a popular student amongst staff and peers with a great future ahead of him , which makes his loss hard for all who knew him to bear . ' One message for William read : ‘ Will was an amazing , strong , confident young man . He would always put a smile on your face . I will miss him dearly . I will keep hold of all our deepest memories . ' Remembered : Tributes and flowers were left outside the school gates in memory of 16-year-old William . Mourning : A spokesman for the college 's parents ' association said its thoughts were with William 's family . A memorial for William was held outside the school yesterday , attended by more than 200 pupils . A spokesman for the college 's parents ' association said last night : ‘ The Crookhorn Parents ’ Association offers their heart-felt condolences to the Graham family after the loss of their popular and talented son William . Our thoughts are with you , may he rest in peace. ’ A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said police were investigating 'the death of a 16-year-old boy inside a house in Waterlooville ' after being called at 5.50pm last Thursday . He added that the death was not being treated as suspicious and had been referred to the coroner . The school , council and police have all been asked today to comment on claims he was bullied .
William Graham described as 'amazing pianist ' and 'confident young man ' Boy was found dead at his home in Waterlooville , Hampshire , Thursday . Mother of fellow pupil says there are 'suspicions ' boy was being bullied . School praises 'popular student amongst staff and peers with great future '