Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar dies at 44

Bob Bryar, the drummer who played with My Chemical Romance from 2004 to 2010, has died at 44, as confirmed by TMZ. 

TMZ reports that Bryar was found dead in his Tennessee home on Tuesday (Nov. 26) by a member of Animal Control, and medical professionals are currently performing an autopsy to learn the cause of death.

Bryar joined My Chemical Romance in 2004, replacing Matt Pelissier after the release of their sophomore album Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. He went on to tour extensively with the band before playing on their painstakingly detailed rock opera, The Black Parade, in 2006, where his commitment to its theatrics included getting his leg severely burned during the filming of the “Famous Last Words” video. Bryar possesses songwriting credits for the band’s fourth and final studio album, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, and also appears on the rarities comp Conventional Weapons. He parted ways with the band before they tracked Danger Days and remains their longest-tenured drummer.

This story will be updated as we receive more information.