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My Chemical Romance paid tribute to former drummer Bob Bryar after his death at 44, calling him “an important part of the history of My Chemical Romance” and sending condolences to his friends and family. The band first asked for patience as it processed the news; its later tribute did not give details about how he died.
What did My Chemical Romance say about Bob Bryar?
In a statement reported by the Los Angeles Times on December 2, 2024, the band said: “It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Bob Bryar, our former bandmate and an important part of the history of My Chemical Romance.”
It added: “We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family at this time. May he rest in peace.” The statement was attributed to the band; the report did not name an individual speaker.
How the band’s response unfolded
The tribute followed an earlier message from a band spokesperson. On December 1, the spokesperson asked for “patience and understanding as they process the news of Bob’s passing,” according to the Associated Press. The initial message acknowledged the news but offered no further details. The next day’s statement remembered Bryar and expressed condolences.
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Who was Bob Bryar in My Chemical Romance?
Bryar was 44 when his death was reported on December 1, 2024. The Associated Press reported that he replaced original drummer Matt Pelissier in 2004 and left the band in 2010. He played on the band’s 2006 album The Black Parade, which the AP described as a career-defining rock opera.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What is known about the circumstances of his death?
My Chemical Romance’s December statements did not explain the circumstances of Bryar’s death. Later, a March 3, 2025 Los Angeles Times report on the medical examiner’s autopsy findings described the cause and manner of death as undetermined. That later reporting is separate from the band’s original response; a cause should not be presented as established.
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