According to The Las Vegas Review-Journal, people who knew Vinnie Paul (Pantera, HELLYEAH) are saying his death was the result of a “major heart attack.” However, an official cause of death has yet to be confirmed. TMZ are reporting that once the medical examiner does determine his cause of death, his body will be flown back to Texas. The 54-year-old drummer passed away in his sleep at his Las Vegas home on June 22. R.I.P.
In other news, HELLYEAH’s Tom Maxwell has since commented:
“Just so broken hearted and in shock. I’m struggling to write this but we want to thank you all for your kind words and support in this tragic time. We don’t have much info to give you other then Vinnie is now with Dime and they are together in a better place.
Sadness, shock, confusion, anger, despair. We feel it all together. Hug your loved ones and keep them close.
Thank you all again for all your love. Vinnie will be and is greatly loved and missed but his music will live forever. Crank it loud today and scream to the heavens so he can hear you.
—Maxwell 💔”
HELLYEAH’s label Eleven Seven Music Group also issued a statement:
“Vinnie Paul Abbott wasn’t just a drummer, he was an iconic fixture in the metal and hard rock community, a pioneer, and an absolute legend. He was a self taught drummer who went on to win many awards for his impeccable skills throughout his career.
A founding member of Pantera, DamagePlan and his current band HellYeah, Vinnie was a vital force for bands and millions of fans worldwide. Whether fans were turning their volume to 11 or headbanging their hearts out at live shows, Vinnie was an inspiration.
His most recent release, Hellyeah’s UNDEN!ABLE contained three hit singles, thanks to support from Sirius XM’s Octane. “All of us at Octane are so broken hearted to hear of the passing of our brother Vinnie Paul. We sent love to his family, band members and fans. You will be missed. Thinking of you reunited and rockin’ with Dime… Rest in Peace, Vinnie Paul Abbott”, Octane released in a statement.
Today, the world not only lost a legend, but also a genuine human being who lived to put a smile on the faces of everyone he met. May he be reunited with his brother as we all strive to continue his legacy.
Eleven Seven Music is heartbroken. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, bandmates, friends, and fans through this difficult time.”
Vinnie Paul’s longtime girlfriend Chelsea Yeager also posted the following:
Pantera’s Phil Anselmo, who has had a troubled relationship with Vinnie Paul over the years, also shared a picture of a lit candle:
Pantera’s Rex Brown has since tweeted as well:
https://twitter.com/REJASFROMTEJAS/status/1010984080308137986
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