Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan
Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan, the 28-year-old drummer for Avenged Sevenfold, was found unresponsive in his Huntington Beach home on Monday.
“It appeared to be natural causes,” said the authories. “It’s a coroner’s case.”
An autopsy is currently pending to discover the cause of his sudden death.
As for Avenged Sevenfold, they issued the following statement on their website:
“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy `The Rev’ Sullivan. Jimmy was not only one of the world’s best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy’s family and we hope you will respect their privacy during this difficult time.”
Sullivan is survived by his wife, Leana MacFadden. In response to his tragic passing, the band’s Facebook page received almost 5,000 condolence comments.
He will be greatly missed.
