Former Children Of Bodom vocalist and guitarist Alexi Laiho has died.
According to his label, Naplam, the Finnish musician passed away at his home in Heklsinki last week. Although no cause of death has been specified, the 41-year-old man would have suffered from what has been described as “long-term health problems”.
Laiho founded Children Of Bodom in 1993 and led them until they split in late 2019. In 2020, he formed a new band, Bodom After Midnight.
“We are devastated by the sudden death of our dear friend and band member. Words cannot describe this shock and the deep sadness we feel,” said his fellow Bodom After Midnight bandmates Daniel Freyberg, Mitja Toivonen and Waltteri Väyrynen.
Laiho’s wife, Kelli Laiho-Wright, said: “Alexi was the most loving and magnificent husband and father. Our hearts are forever broken.”