Musicians, bands and various entertainment identities have taken to social media to post their thoughts and pay respects to Dave Brockie.
Management confirmed the news of the musician’s passing overnight, with an extract from an official statement reading:
At approximately 6:53 p.m. on Sunday, Richmond Police were called to a residence in the 4800 block of West Seminary Avenue for a report of a deceased individual. When officers arrived, they found David M. Brockie, 50, deceased inside the home. Detectives do not suspect foul play at this time and the Medical Examiner’s Office will determine cause of death."
Killyourstereo.com talked with the GWAR frontman last year.
You can read online posts below:
RIP Dave Brockie aka Oderus Urungus.
We were so fortunate to have toured with Brockie and Gwar a year an a half... http://t.co/HxXYwCaXjO
— Cancer Bats (@cancerbats) March 24, 2014Sad to hear about Gwar's singer Dave Brockie passing. He was such a nice guy to all of us in ADTR. RIP Oderus
— Kevin Skaff (@Kevineffinskaff) March 24, 2014RIP Dave Brockie. Our hearts go out to the @GWARofficial family. A very sad day. http://t.co/EB2nZQ4nea
— Rise Against (@riseagainst) March 24, 2014Very sad to hear Dave Brockie from GWAR passed away today. Although we didn't tour with them we have always been fans. RIP we will miss you.
— missmayiband (@missmayiband) March 24, 2014By now to many people have posted this info, and as much as we want this to be a joke, it must not be. Our heart... http://t.co/UGWZnE3vzN
— DARKEST HOUR (@darkesthourrock) March 24, 2014Our deepest condolences and thoughts go out to the Gwar family on the passing of an old friend of ours, Dave... http://t.co/3DX40wIagT
— Agnostic Front (@agnosticfront) March 24, 2014So sad to hear the passing of Oderus/Dave Brockie from @GWARofficial. Our thoughts are with his family & friends.
— wednesday 13 (@officialwed13) March 24, 2014i am very unhappy w the passing of oderus. RIP
— brendan kelly (@badsandwich) March 24, 2014RIP Oderus Urungus. GWAR front man Dave Brockie has passed away http://t.co/uRwYUaSpaC pic.twitter.com/MPG45WFGR8
— Soundwave Festival (@soundwavefest) March 25, 2014
