James Owen Sullivan, the drummer with California band Avenged Sevenfold, was found dead on Monday, according to police. He was 28.
Sullivan was found “unresponsive” in his Huntington Beach home, according to Orange County deputy coroner Mitchell Sigal.
An autopsy has been scheduled to determine cause of death.
A message posted Monday on the band’s website confirmed his death.
“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy (The Rev) Sullivan,” the statement said.
“Jimmy was not only one of the world’s best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother.”
Excerpt from CBC News. Read the rest of the article at:
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/music/story/2009/12/29/james-sullivan-obit.html

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