My Chemical Romance's former drummer Bob Bryar was found dead at his Tennessee residence on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, as per reports by TMZ. It has further been reported that Bryar was last seen alive on November 4, 2024.
As per the TMZ report dated November 29, law enforcement authorities revealed that they didn't suspect any foul play in Bryar's demise, since none of his weapons and musical equipment had been touched. Animal Control was later called to take two dogs away from the musician's house, where authorities found his decomposing body.
No cause of death has been determined as of now. Shortly after the news about Bryar's death went public, netizens paid tributes on social media platforms. A user even cited Liam Payne's death and how the audience lost two amazing musicians this year. The X user wrote:
"Did we really lose Liam Payne and Bob Bryar in the same year??? idek what to say tbh."
Another user tweeted:
"Bob Bryar dying feels like my Liam Payne moment unfortunately."
"Bob Bryar dying is like liam payne dying but for emos," added a tweet.
"What is it with men from boy bands dying this year. first it was liam payne now bob bryar????????" mentioned another netizen.
Several other netizens offered condolences and paid tributes after the demise of the former drummer. A user wrote on X:
"An absolute LEGEND from one of my favorite bands. Your talent will forever be remembered."
"Incredibly sad to hear this, RIP," said a fan.
"Crazy, no words. RIP legend," wrote another fan.
For those unaware, Liam Payne, the former One Direction member, passed away on October 16, 2024. Payne reportedly fell off a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
Everything to know about Bob Bryar as musician dies at 44
Born on December 31, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois, Bob Bryar was best known as a sound engineer and the former drummer for the rock band My Chemical Romance. Bryar remained a part of the band from 2004 till 2010.
Shortly after the band released their second studio album, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, in June 2004, Bob joined them and officially replaced former drummer Matt Pelissier. He also worked on a concept album named The Black Parade, which was the band's third album and was released in October 2006. The concept album was a big commercial hit and was certified triple-platinum in the US.
Bob started playing drums at quite a young age, as he performed in his school's marching and jazz bands. He later attended the University of Florida to study sound engineering.
After leaving the American rock band in 2010, Bob became active in philanthropic work, including dog rescue charities. Over time, he also auctioned his equipment and dedicated the money to several animal shelters and adoption centers.
In other news, My Chemical Romance—now consisting of Gerard Way, Ray Toro, Mikey Way, and Frank Iero—had announced their upcoming 10-city stadium tour on November 12, set to commence in 2025.