Bob from My Chemical Romance found dead; what happened?

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A former drummer for the genre-defining New Jersey band My Chemical Romance has died.

Bob Bryar, was 44; he died this week at his home in Tennesseeaccording to published reports.

Bryar played drums with the band for six years and carried the beat for hit songs like “Welcome to the Black Parade” and “Famous Last Words.”

How did Bob Bryar die?

The former My Chemical Romance drummer’s death was confirmed by multiple sources, but no official cause has been revealed.

Reports say that Bryar had not been available for more than 3 weeks; There is no suspicion of misconduct.

Known for his hard-hitting drumming style and contributions to the band’s most iconic album, “The Black Parade,” Bryar was influential in the emo and alt-rock scene before leaving MCR in 2010.

Who is Bob Bryar?

Bryar joined My Chemical Romance in 2004, replacing original drummer Matt Pelissier. He played a major role during the band’s chart topping years, contributing to the albums “Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge” and the critically acclaimed “The Black Parade”.

In March 2010, My Chemical Romance announced that Bryar had left the band several weeks before, but offered no reason why he was no longer on the roster.

Bryar later tweeted when he left MCR left him “depressed, angry, suicidal,” and referring to the departure as being kicked out of the band.

He had spent the last several years working with animal rescue efforts.

My Chemical Romance broke up in 2013, but reunited six years later. The band is set to tour next year, with stops in Philly and New Jersey in August.