Ex-Weezer Bassist Mikey Welsh 'Predicts Own Death' Following Suspected Drug Overdose

Former Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh has died from a drug overdose, according to authorities.

Welsh passed away "unexpectedly" on Saturday (October 8), when he was found unresponsive on his hotel room floor.

A report published in the Chicago Tribune claims that prescription drugs and a bag of white powder believed to be heroin were found in Welsh’s hotel room by police. The official cause of his death is still to be determined but it is now believed that narcotics were involved.

A statement released by his family said: ''We are deeply saddened to announce that Mikey Welsh passed away unexpectedly. He will forever be remembered as an amazing father, artist, and friend. May he rest in peace.

On September 26 Welsh had wrote an ominous message on his Twitter, saying: "dreamt i died in chicago next weekend (heart attack in my sleep). need to write my will today".

Shortly after, he added: "correction: the weekend after next".

Weezer paid their respects over Twitter: "We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear the awful news, our friend and fellow Weezer rocker @mikeywelsh71 has passed away. We love you Mikey."

Walsh joined Weezer in 2000 replacing original bassist Matt Sharp. In 2001 he suffered a mental breakdown and later attempted suicide before he quit the band.

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