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His artistry will live on, of that, there is no doubt. Deepest condolences and sadness are for his children, Noah and Lucy. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of our old friend and bandmate, Scott Weiland,” Velvet Revolver posted on member Duff McKagan’s Facebook. “We experienced a good chunk of life with Scott, and even in his darkest times, we all had hope and love for him. “So gutted, I am thinking of his family tonight.” “Just learned our friend Scott Weiland has died,” he wrote.

Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro announced the news of Weiland’s passing in a since-deleted tweet shortly after midnight EST. Singer Paulette McWilliams on Her Years With Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, and Steely Dan And his arrests for drug possession and stints in rehab led the Stone Temple Pilots to cancel tour dates and contributed to their 2003 breakup.Flashback: Tina Turner Covers Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson on Debut Solo Album He pleaded guilty to felony heroin possession in 1998.

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In 1995, he was arrested after deputies found him carrying crack and heroin. Weiland had a long string of drug- and alcohol-related arrests and stints in rehab. 'There's more to be revealed and more to be told.' 'The story's not finished,' Weiland told The Associated Press at the time. The Stone Temple Pilots eventually reunited in 2008. Among that group's hits was 'Fall to Pieces.' The band broke up in 2003 and Weiland went on to front Velvet Revolver, the supergroup that featured former members of Guns N' Roses, including guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan. The singer rose to fame as the frontman of the Grammy Award-winning Stone Temple Pilots, whose hits include 'Interstate Love Song,' ''Plush,' and 'Vasoline.' 'I can't deal with this right now,' she said, sobbing. Weiland's wife, Jamie Weiland, also confirmed his death to the Los Angeles Times. The website showed the event was canceled. Weiland's current band, Scott Weiland & the Wildabouts, had been scheduled to play a show in nearby Medina, Minnesota, according to a local venue's website. The statement said Weiland, who was dogged by substance abuse problems throughout his career, passed away in his sleep while on a tour stop in Bloomington, Minnesota. He did not provide further details but referenced a statement on Weiland's Facebook page. Vitorino said he learned of Weiland's death from his tour manager. The singer's manager, Tom Vitorino, confirmed the death to The Associated Press early Friday morning. (AP) - Scott Weiland, the former frontman for the Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, has died.

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Weiland leaves behind a wife and two children from a previous marriage.

Weiland's most memorable group was likely the 90s alternative rock band Stone Temple Pilots, which sold 13.5 million albums in the U.S. He also had two DUIs.

The California native had played in bands since high school, except for his time in jail from drug possession. He was 48 years old.

According to a post on his Facebook page, Weiland " passed away in his sleep while on a tour stop in Bloomington, Minnesota."

While the specific cause of Weiland's death is unknown, there has been speculation his history of substance abuse could be to blame.

Scott Weiland, former lead singer of the rock bands Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, died while on tour with his current band, Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts.

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