My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar, 44, found dead in Tennessee home

Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar was found dead inside his Tennessee home on Tuesday, according to a report. He was 44 years old.

Bryar, the popular rock band’s longest-tenured drummer, was last seen alive on November 4, TMZ reported, citing sources. Authorities don’t suspect foul play in Bryar’s death.

Bryar’s cause of death was not immediately known.


Bob Bryar performs with My Chemical Romance at the Big Day Out Festival in Sydney on Jan. 25, 2007. Getty Images

Animal control was called to the home to remove two dogs after the former musician’s badly decomposed body was discovered.

Bryar left My Chemical Romance in March 2010; six years after he took over from the band’s original drummer Matt Pelissier in 2004.


Bryar left My Chemical Romance in March 2010; six years after he took over from the band's original drummer Matt Pelissier in 2004.
Bryar left My Chemical Romance in March 2010; six years after he took over from the band’s original drummer Matt Pelissier in 2004. Redferns

“This was a painful decision for all of us to make and was not taken lightly,” the band said. “We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors and expect you all to do the same.”

This is a developing story.



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