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Joey Jordison dies at 46: Former drummer for Slipknot passes away in his sleep leaving his devastated family grappling with ‘indescribable sorrow’
Joey Jordison, who was a founding member of the band Slipknot and shot to fame as their drummer, has died.
His family announced in a statement quoted by Rolling Stone that he passed on in his sleep this Monday at the age of 46.
The cause of death has not been announced and the statement included a request for ‘privacy and peace at this incredibly difficult time.’
Dearly departed: Joey Jordison, who was a founding member of the band Slipknot and shot to fame as their drummer, has died; pictured performing with the band in London in 2008
‘Joey’s death has left us with empty hearts and feelings of indescribable sorrow. To those that knew Joey, understood his quick wit, his gentle personality, giant heart, and his love for all things family and music,’ the statement said.
‘The family of Joey have asked that friends, fans, and media understandably respect our need for privacy and peace at this incredibly difficult time.’
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