Bob Bryar, former drummer for MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, has died at the age of 44. TMZ reports that Bryar was discovered dead at his home in Tennessee on Tuesday, November 19. He was last seen on November 4.
Authorities have ruled out foul play, noting no signs of a struggle or theft at the scene.
Two dogs were removed from the property by Animal Control after Bryar‘s decomposed body was found. The medical examiner is now working to determine the cause and manner of his death.
Bryar joined MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE as a replacement for drummer Matt Pelissier shortly after the release of their second album, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge (2004). He contributed to all subsequent releases supporting the album and played a key role in the band’s critically acclaimed concept album, The Black Parade (2006). Despite numerous injuries sustained on tour, Bryar continued performing and recorded with the band for their fourth studio album. He left MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE in 2010, with his final work featured on Conventional Weapons (2013), their last release before disbanding.
After leaving the band, Bryar transitioned to working behind the scenes on tours for various artists and retired from music in 2014. He later became a real estate agent and devoted himself to supporting dog rescue charities and sanctuaries.
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