R.I.P. Alice in Chains Bassist Mike Starr

And speaking of Celebrity Rehab, an alumnus of the show, Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr, has been found dead at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. He died of a grunge overdose. Via CNN:

Police said they responded to a call Tuesday of a possible death at a residence. The cause and manner of death were not immediately available.

Starr’s former Alice in Chains band mates, Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney, released a statement, offering their support for his family. The band’s original singer, Layne Staley, died from a drug overdose in 2002.

“Jerry and Sean are mourning the loss of their friend and ask that the media respect their privacy — and the privacy of Mike’s family — during this difficult time. Their thoughts & prayers are with Mike’s family,” it read.

Now for my patented move of making up an unrelated joke to take away from the pain and discomfort of having to write about someone’s death.

Q: What did Dr. Axl Rose say after he opened his new clinic for dwarves?
A: All we need is just a little patients

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the one March 9, 2011 at 7:07 pm

yep, THEY HAVE ROCKERS “UPSTAIRS”.

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"Fishies" March 10, 2011 at 7:29 am

and hopefully some heroin. i’d hate to have to detox in heaven.

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