Scott Weiland, the charismatic rock vocalist who first gained fame with 1990s rock band Stone Temple Pilots, has died, according to his wife.
The Grammy-winning singer, 48, who struggled with addiction, earned post-Pilots success with the platinum selling supergroup Velvet Revolver.
His cause of death was not immediately available.
His wife, Jamie Weiland, a photographer, confirmed the news of his death to The Times in a brief conversation.
"I can't deal with this right now," she said, sobbing.
"It's true."
Weiland's manager, Tom Vitorino, also confirmed that Weiland died Thursday.
He did not provide further details.