Stuart Cable, former drummer of Stereophonics, has died at the age of 40.

Cable’s body was found at his home at Llwydcoed near Aberdare in the early hours of this morning.

According to the BBC, the cause of death has not been established, but there are no suspicious circumstances.

Cable was one of the original members of Stereophonics, but was sacked in 2003.

He went on to forge a successful career in the media, presenting programmes on Kerrang Radio and XFM South Wales.

Stereophonics live in Cardiff (June 2010)