Dave Brockie died last Sunday, March 23, in his Richmond, VA home. The 50 year old rockstar is the founder and lead singer of the metal band Gwar. The news was reported first by Style Weekly and was confirmed by the manager of the band, Jack Flanagan.
In a statement Flanagan said, "It is with a saddened heart, that I confirm my dear friend Dave Brockie, artist, musician, and lead singer of GWAR passed away at approximately 6:50 p.m. EST Sunday, March 23, 2014. His body was found Sunday by his bandmate at his home in Richmond, VA. Richmond authorities have confirmed his death and next of kin has been notified. A full autopsy will be performed. My main focus right now is to look after my bandmates and his family. More information regarding his death shall be released as the details are confirmed."
On Sunday, the police responded to a call by Brockie’s roommate. However, when police arrived, Brockie had already died. The authorities said that foul play was not suspected on Brockie’s death however the cause of it was yet to be determined, reported the RollingStone.
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