«It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Alexi Laiho,» the acclaimed guitarist’s bandmates said in a statement.
Alexi Laiho, the frontman of Finnish death metal band Children of Bodom, has died. He was 41 years old. The acclaimed guitarist’s bandmates from his other group, Bodom After Midnight announced the sad news in a statement. «It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Alexi Laiho,» they said. «We are absolutely devastated and heartbroken for the sudden loss of our dear friend and band member.» According to a press release, Laiho «suffered from long-term health issues during his last years.» He passed away at his home in Helsinki last week and no cause of death has been confirmed. «Alexi was the most loving and magnificent husband and father. Our hearts are eternally broken,» his wife Kelli Wright-Laiho said.
