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