An individual previously accused of stalking singer Billie Eilish has died after being struck by a train in New York. The man, identified as Prenell Rousseau, was the subject of a temporary restraining order filed by Eilish in 2020.

Fatal Incident in Westbury, NY

Train Collision Details

Rousseau was hit by a Long Island Railroad train in Westbury, New York, on March 29. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene of the accident.

The collision involved a train carrying approximately 100 passengers. While the incident caused significant service disruptions, reports confirm that no individuals aboard the train sustained any injuries.

History of Restraining Order Against Eilish

2020 Stalking Allegations

Billie Eilish first sought legal protection against Rousseau in 2020. This action followed multiple alleged incidents at her Los Angeles residence.

Court documents revealed that Rousseau allegedly visited Eilish’s home seven times between May 4 and May 5 of that year. Eilish detailed the unsettling encounter in her filings, stating, “While we waited for security, Mr. Rousseau remained on our porch, sat down and began to read a book, while also continuing to engage in a periodic monologue.”

She further noted that her father repeatedly demanded Rousseau leave the property, but he refused to comply.

Eilish Faced Other Stalking Threats

Separate Case Involving John Hearle

Prenell Rousseau was not the only individual against whom Eilish sought protection. In 2021, the Grammy winner secured a temporary restraining order against John Hearle.

Hearle was reportedly camping outside a school situated across the street from Eilish’s home. He was also accused of “perching” on the school’s fence to look into her residence.

Impact on Singer's Safety

Eilish stated in court documents that Hearle had harassed and threatened her. These threats included making a throat-slitting gesture when he saw her and sending a menacing letter.

The threatening letter reportedly read, “You can’t get what you want, unless what you want is to die for me.” Eilish expressed the severe emotional toll, writing, “I no longer feel safe going outside my home and enjoying basic physical exercise in my neighborhood, as he could attempt to approach and hurt me.” She concluded, “Every time I see him I just want to scream.”