Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar honored late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington in one of his final social media posts — on the last day the rockstar was reportedly seen alive.
Bryar, the popular rock band’s longest-tenured drummer, was found dead in his Tennessee home on Tuesday, according to TMZ. He was 44.
While a cause of death was not immediately known, the musician was last seen alive on Nov. 4 — the same day he honored Bennington, 41, Linkin Park’s longtime lead singer who died by suicide at his Los Angeles home in July 2017.
“emily armstrong is destroying, shredding faces and making chester proud,” Bryar posted on X.
“she was the perfect choice. AND she had to deal with the initial hate. that s–t is hard. trust me. word up.”
Linkin Park, which disbanded following Bennington’s death, in September announced plans to reunite for a new tour and music with rocker Emily Armstrong joining the iconic California-based rockers as a co-vocalist.
The announcement garnered mixed reactions from fans online, with supporters embracing the band’s return and critics slamming Armstrong as a bad fit.
Bryar, who wore a “Make America Great Hat” in his profile picture, posted two cryptic messages after his Linkin Park take, with one stating “TULSI” and the other “MEGYN,” ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election.
No other posts were listed on his X page.
Authorities don’t suspect foul play in Bryar’s death.
Animal control was called to the home to remove two dogs after the drummer’s badly decomposed body was discovered.
Bryar, a sound technician for The Used, joined My Chemical Romance while the two bands were on tour in 2004, replacing original drummer Matt Pelissier.
He became the New Jersey rock band’s permanent drummer following the release of their sophomore album “Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge.”
Bryar was part of the band’s heyday, with the release of the platinum concept album “The Black Parade” in 2006.
The album was certified platinum in the US and finished the year No. 1 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums 2006, and No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
Bryar parted ways with My Chemical Romance in March 2010.
Following stints helping other bands on tour, Bryar turned to working in the real estate industry, according to TMZ.
The investigation into his death is still ongoing.
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