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STATIC-X Founder Wayne Static Dead at 48

Wayne Static, frontman of Static-X was found dead Halloween weekend, 2014. No official cause of death is revealed, but a drug overdose is suspected.

Wayne Static, frontman of Static-X was found dead Halloween weekend, 2014. No official cause of death is revealed, but a drug overdose is suspected.

Wayne Static, born Wayne Richard Wells, passed away at the age of 48. The news was confirmed by his publicist at Fixt Publicity. While no further details are currently available, based on tributes posted by friends, it is assumed that Static died of a drug overdose. Update: According to a new official statement, Static died peacefully in his sleep.

Static is survived by his wife, former adult film actress Tera Wray.

Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix posted the following to his Instagram page:

"RIP Wayne…. This is so sad. Too many musicians are dying from overdoses. I'm serious, addiction is real and takes fools out. No one is invincible. So glad I live a sober life today. The number of friends that I have lost to addiction is crazy. If you are struggling witn addiction, get some help before it's too late. I know drugs and partying are part of the 'rock 'n' roll lifestyle,' but damn, how many more gotta die??? Fuck the lifestyle, I want life!!!! See you on the other side, Wayne…."

Other musicians have posted tributes as well:

https://twitter.com/DAVIDMDRAIMAN/status/528747194220691457

https://twitter.com/freddurst/status/528956898989453312

https://twitter.com/DaveNavarro/status/528758188267429888

https://twitter.com/Billy/status/528893858885926913

https://twitter.com/Volumesband/status/528797285434810369

REST IN PEACE BROTHER!! #systemofadown #waynestatic

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