My Chemical Romance star Bob Bryar shared a heartbreaking message on social media about a late fellow rockstar shortly before he died.
The drummer of the rock band has sadly died aged just 44, having been discovered dead at his Tennessee home earlier this week. The drummer’s body was found on Wednesday and it’s reported officials have not suspected any foul play in relation to his death.
Bryar was last seen out in public on on Monday 4 November, more than three weeks before he was discovered. And before his death, the rocker had paid tribute to late Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington – who tragically took his own life in July 2017 at the age of 41.
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Linkin Park had taken a break following Chester’s death but reformed earlier this year, with Emily Armstrong as lead singer. The group have since released a chart-topping new album and are heading out on a world tour in 2025.
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However, Emily endured a backlash from some Linkin Park fans who questioned her place in the band. Bob leapt to her support in a post on social media, where he described her as the “perfect choice” for the band. Taking to social media a day after he was last seen in public, Bob congratulated Emily on her success.
He wrote on X: “Emily armstrong is destroying, shredding faces and making Chester proud. she was the perfect choice. AND she had to deal with the initial hate. that s**t is hard. trust me. word up.”
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On Friday, it was reported that Bob’s body had been discovered at his home and TMZ said local authorities did not suspect any foul play was involved in his death. The outlet revealed that two dogs were recovered from the property by animal control specialists. Bob’s cause of death is not yet known.
Bob joined My Chemical Romance in 2004 when he replaced original drummer, Matt Pelissier. He became part of the line-up after My Chemical Romance released their second album, titled Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, which included the band’s hit single I’m Not Okay (I Promise).
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Bob was forced to step back from the band while touring with them in 2007 due to a wrist injury which affected his ability to drum, but he continued to work with the group behind the scenes, helping with pyrotechnics and special effects. He left the group in March 2010 after working on music for their fourth album.
Bob went on to work in real estate while also continuing to take a role in the music industry by working behind-the-scenes on tours – before officially retiring from music in 2021.
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