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GWAR Manager, Jack Flanagan Confirms Frontman Dave Brockie's Death

posted Mar 24, 2014 at 10:36 AM by Diamond Oz.  (7 Comments)

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GWAR manager Jack Flanagan has confirmed the earlier reports that the band's lead singer Dave Brockie, better known as Oderus Urungus, has passed away at the age of 50 in his home. A statement from the manager reads as follows:

"It is with a saddened heart, that I confirm my dear friend Dave Brockie, artist, musician, and lead singer of GWAR passed away at approximately 6:50 PM, EST - Sunday March 23, 2014. His body was found Sunday by his band mate at his home in Richmond, VA. Richmond authorities have confirmed his death and next of kin has been notified. A full autopsy will be performed. He was 50 years old, born August 30, 1963.

My main focus right now is to look after my band mates and his family. More information regarding his death shall be released as the details are confirmed."

More information will be brought to you as soon as it becomes available.

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7 Comments on "GWAR Manager Confirms Frontman's Death"

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1. brandedcfh420 writes:

I remember looking at the clock at 6:50 while a buddy and I were getting ready for the main card of the free UFC fights on tv. KEEP RAGING ON SCUMDOG!!
\,,/(**)\,,/

# Mar 24, 2014 @ 10:53 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Drum_Junkie writes:

We shared a birthday. I never knew that.

RIP Mr. Brockie and my sincerest sympathies to your families.

# Mar 24, 2014 @ 2:18 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. brandedcfh420 writes:

well, happy bday for yesterday bro......

# Mar 24, 2014 @ 2:28 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Blindgreed1 writes:

Happy B-day to both of ya's, could think of better ways to find that out though. RIP Dave. \m/\m/

# Mar 24, 2014 @ 5:56 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Drum_Junkie writes:

I should have been more clear. My B-day is the same as Dave's. I appreciate the birthday wishes nonetheless. :)

and happy B-day to Branded.

and again...RIP Dave. You are already missed.

# Mar 25, 2014 @ 9:50 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Cr4wf0rdTxJ1ng0J4ng0 writes:

My heart breaks...

# Mar 25, 2014 @ 12:53 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. Greyback writes:

This is terrible news. RIP. We will miss you always and forever and look for you in another universe!

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