Scott Weiland, a performer known for his grunge rock voice and struggles with addiction, has died, according to his wife, Jamie. Weiland, 48, was the Grammy-winning frontman for a string of prominent rock bands, most notably Stone Temple Pilots.
A statement on Weiland’s Facebook page posted at 10 p.m. said Weiland had “passed away in his sleep while on a tour stop in Bloomington, Minnesota.”
“At this time we ask that the privacy of Scott’s family be respected,” the statement said.
Reports of Weiland’s death began to circulate after fellow rocker Dave Navarro tweeted: “Just learned our friend Scott Weiland has died. So gutted, I am thinking of his family tonight.”
That tweet later appeared to have been removed. Weiland’s manager, Tom Vitorino, also confirmed that Weiland died Thursday. He did not provide further details.
Weiland’s latest band, Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts, had been scheduled to perform Thursday evening in Minnesota. According to Medina Entertainment Center, the concert was canceled and refunds were to be issued. No reason was given for the cancellation.
Weiland’s death is the second to hit his band this year. Guitarist Jeremy Brown died of multiple drug intoxication March 30, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office. Brown’s death came the day before the band released its debut album. He was 34.
