The Truth Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Mike Starr, the former Alice in Chains bassist whose battle with drugs was chronicled on the reality TV show "Celebrity Rehab," was found dead in Salt Lake City. He was 44. Police said they responded to a call Tuesday of a possible death at a residence. The cause and manner of death were not immediately available. Starr's former Alice in Chains band mates, Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney, released a statement, offering their support for his family. The band's original singer, Layne Staley, died from a drug overdose in 2002. "Jerry and Sean are mourning the loss of their friend and ask that the media respect their privacy -- and the privacy of Mike's family -- during this difficult time. Their thoughts & prayers are with Mike's family," it read. Alice in Chains, a U.S. grunge band, shot to fame in the early 1990s. Starr left the group soon after the release of its 1992 album, "Dirt."http://www.cnn.com/2011/SHOWBIZ/Music/03/09/obit.mike.starr/index.html?hpt=T2 that's a shame. I watched this guy on 'Celebrity Rehab.' he seemed like such a nice guy. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I watched this guy on 'Celebrity Rehab.' Is that on before or after Basketball Wives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truth Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Is that on before or after Basketball Wives?lol the show ended months ago. Starr was living in a sobriety home with Dennis Rodman (those are the only two 'celebrities' I can remember from that season). Dennis was hilarious and Starr seemed like a really kind, goodhearted person. the drugs just really got the best of him, and honestly, I'm not surprised by this news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 That's really sad to hear. I rock AIC on my iPod anytime they come on and surely will rock them louder now. RIP Mike Star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammin Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 http://www.cnn.com/2011/SHOWBIZ/Music/03/09/obit.mike.starr/index.html?hpt=T2 that's a shame. I watched this guy on 'Celebrity Rehab.' he seemed like such a nice guy. RIP.He was ALWAYS angry and an asshole on Celeb Rehab, which season were you watching? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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