Velvet Revolver Issue Statement About Scott Weiland’s Death

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 06: (L-R) Bassist Duff McKagan, singer Scott Weiland, guitarist Dave Kushner and drummer Matt Sorum of the band Velvet Revolver arrive at the 2005 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 6, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) — LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 06: (L-R) Bassist Duff McKagan, singer Scott Weiland, guitarist Dave Kushner and drummer Matt Sorum of the band Velvet Revolver arrive at the 2005 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 6, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Velvet Revolver bassist Duff McKagan has penned a statement from the band on the death of their former singer, Scott Weiland. The 48-year-old died in his sleep of cardiac arrest while on tour yesterday, December 3. The letter, which was also signed by Slash, Dave Kushner, and Matt Sorum, was posted to McKagan’s Facebook page around noon.