Slayer rhythm guitarist Jeff Hanneman passed away.

[Nololob]

From the FB band page...

Slayer is devastated to inform that their bandmate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about 11AM this morning near his Southern California home. Hanneman was in an area hospital when he suffered liver failure. He is survived by his wife Kathy, his sister Kathy and his brothers Michael and Larry, and will be sorely missed.

Our Brother Jeff Hanneman, May He Rest In Peace (1964 - 2013)

Dayum...

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

shame. sucks to hear this.

 

[LG]

That's a surprise, he was still relatively young.

Jeff.

 

[WetWilly]

That's really sad news..Gonna have to break out some Slayer.

 

[Powerage]

Can't believe it. R.I.P Jeff

 

[Riff Raff]

RIP Jeff.

 

[Taboo]

wow R.I.P. Jeff

 

[Nora]

R.I.P. Jeff

 

[Sunny]

Sad

 

[Hydrazoic Acid]

Goodbye Jeff, you was cool.