Ex-Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh dies aged 40

[Bosonic]

Source: NME

Former Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh has died at the age of 40.

Welsh passed away "unexpectedly" yesterday (October 8) according to a posting by his family on his Twitter account Twitter.com/mikeywelsh71.

The statement added:
We are deeply saddened to announce that Mikey Welsh passed away unexpectedly. He will forever be remembered as an amazing father, artist, and friend. May he rest in peace.

The band also paid their respects on their own Twitter account Twitter.com/Weezer, writing: "We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear the awful news, our friend and fellow Weezer rocker @mikeywelsh71 has passed away. We love you Mikey."

Read more: http://www.nme.com/news/weezer/59684

[Ken Burch]

1. That is horribly sad

Weezer brought a lot of joy to a lot of people. And 40 is way the hell too young to die, especially if you've got kids.

My condolences to his family and to everybody in the band.

[Chipper Chat]

2. Listening to "Island In the Sun' always makes me feel good.

One of my favorite songs. I'm sad to hear about this.

[mrs_p]

3. wow - very sad to hear

RIP

[IamK]

4. he had become a painter, link below

http://mikeywelshblog.com/

http://www.facebook.com/MikeyWelshArt