Alexi Laiho, Children of Bodom Singer, Dead at 41 Following ‘Long-Term Health Issues’
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Alexi Laiho, the lead guitarist and lead vocalist of the Finnish death metal band Children of Bodom has died at the age of 41 at his home in Helsinki, Finland.
His death was confirmed by a statement from Bodom After Midnight, the death metal group formed in 2020 by Laiho and his former bandmate Daniel Freyberg after Children of Bodom disbanded in 2019.
The statement, posted on Twitter by the band’s music label Napalm Records, read: “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Alexi Laiho. We are absolutely devastated and heartbroken for the sudden loss of our dear friend and band member. Daniel, Mitja [Toivonen] & Waltteri [Väyrynen].”
Children of Bodom also released a statement: “One of the most renowned guitarists in the world, Alexi Laiho, has passed away. The musician, most notably known as the front man of Children of Bodom, died in his home in Helsinki, Finland, last week. Laiho had suffered from long-term health issues during his last years.
“More than 25 years of friendship. We lost a brother. The world lost a phenomenal song writer and one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Memories and Alexi’s music will live forever.
“Our thoughts are with Alexi’s family during this difficult time. – Henkka [T. Blacksmith], Janne [Wirman] and Jaska [Raatikainen].”
This is a developing story and this article will be updated as more information becomes available.
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