Scott Weiland, the former larger-than-life frontman for the Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, has died. He was 48.
The singer's manager, Tom Vitorino, confirmed the death early Friday morning. Vitorino said he learned of Weiland's death from his tour manager, referencing a statement on Weiland's Facebook page.
The statement said Weiland, who was dogged by substance abuse problems throughout his career, passed away in his sleep while on a tour stop in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Found dead on tour bus: Scott Weiland died on Thursday night, pictured in January in Park City Utah
Weiland's current band, Scott Weiland & the Wildabouts, had been scheduled to play a show in nearby Medina, Minnesota, according to a local venue's website.
Weiland's wife, Jamie Weiland, also confirmed his death to the Los Angeles Tribune.
'I can't deal with this right now,' she said, sobbing. 'It's true.'
The cause of death is unknown at this time. TMZ claims he was found dead on Thursday night on his tour bus at 9pm.
Weiland's Facebook page announced his death on Thursday night with the message: 'Scott Weiland, best known as the lead singer for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, passed away in his sleep while on a tour stop in Bloomington, Minnesota, with his band The Wildabouts. At this time we ask that the privacy of Scott's family be respected.'
A police statement issued on Thursday night read: 'On Dec. 3rd at 8:22 p.m., officers responded to a report of an unresponsive adult male in a recreational motor vehicle located in the 2200 block of Killebrew Drive. Officers arrived and determined the adult male was deceased.'
Fellow rocker Dave Navarro tweeted on Thursday night: 'Just learned our friend Scott Weiland has died.'
Fellow rocker Dave Navarro tweeted on Thursday night his grief over the loss
He will be missed: The singer seen performing in 2004 with Velvet Revolver at Bataclan in Paris
Weiland, who was born as Scott Richard Kline, first shot to fame as lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots. He started with the band in 1986 and ran with them until 2002 and then reunited in 2008 before departing once again in 2013
'So gutted, I am thinking of his family tonight,' Navarro concluded.
Weiland, who was born as Scott Richard Kline, first shot to fame as lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots.
He started with the band in 1986 and ran with them until 2002. The band were on the biggests names on the alternative scene in the 1990s with their album Purple hitting No.1 in the US Billboard charts in 1994.
Some of their biggest hits included Big Empty, Vasoline, Between the Lines and Interstate Love Song.
Weiland created supergroup Velvet Revolver in 2003 with Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, drummer Matt Sorum, and former Wasted Youth guitarist Dave Kushner
Weiland then created supergroup Velvet Revolver in 2003 with Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, drummer Matt Sorum, and former Wasted Youth guitarist Dave Kushner.
He briefly reunited with Stone Temple Pilots from 2008 until 2013.
'The story's not finished,' Weiland told The Associated Press at the time. 'There's more to be revealed and more to be told.' But the group split again in 2013.
Since that time he has been performing with The Wildabouts.
Weiland was known to have struggled with substance abuse.
In 1995, he was convicted of buying crack cocaine and sentenced to probation. He was also arrested for driving under the influence In 2003 and 2007.
Weiland briefly reunited with Stone Temple Pilots from 2008 until 2013. Since that time he has been performing with The Wildabouts, pictured in March at a concert in Philadelphia
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