Ex-Weezer Bassist Dies
Former Weezer member Mikey Welsh has died at the age of 40.
Former Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh has died suddenly. At this point no cause of death has been revealed.
A post on his official Facebook page reads: "We are deeply saddened to announce that Mikey Welsh passed away unexpectedly today. He will forever be remembered as an amazing father, artist, and friend. May he rest in peace."
Welsh played in Weezer between 1998 and 2001, but his time with the band was marked by drug issues and various mental health problems. Rock Sound would like to pass on our condolences to his friends and family.
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