Bob Bryar, former drummer of the My Chemical Romance crew, dies at 44, and his cause of death remains under investigation. The drummer, who played alongside the American rock band from 2004 to 2014, met the crew during one of their tours in 2004. He eventually became the group’s original drummer, Matt Pelissier’s replacement, following the release of their sophomore album, Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, that same year. Following his exit in 2014, the drummer lent his talent to other bands across the United States before finally embracing a career in real estate.
According to TMZ, the drummer was last seen alive in Tennessee on November 4. While the exact time of Bob Bryar’s death remains unconfirmed, law enforcement revealed they discovered his remains badly decomposed in his Tennessee apartment on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Animal control reportedly came to the apartment afterward to recover two of his dogs from the scene. The office of the Medical Examiner continues investigating his cause and manner of death.
Bob Bryan Dies At 44 After a Dark Musical Tenure
As part of the My Chemical Romance rock band, Bob Bryar toured extensively, famously playing on their rock opera, The Black Parade in 2006. His time on My Chemical Romance was plagued with health misfortunes and accidents, eventually forcing him to quit. During the groundbreaking filming of the Famous Last Words, the icon fell victim to one of the many misfortunes that befell the band in the 2000s now famously dubbed “The Black Parade Curse.” He ended up as one of two members injured while filming the video, sustaining a severely hurt leg.
Notably, his injury remains the greatest reflection of Bob’s commitment to the arts. The unfortunate encounter happened while the drummer performed for the final shot of the video. Flames from the burning float came dangerously close to Bob’s legs. Faced between preventing the mishap and completing their last take, the drummer chose the latter, remaining behind his kit until the song ended. He sustained second and third degree burns as a result, which eventually progressed to gangrene after it became infected.
Again, during The Black Parade tour with his band, which commenced in 2007, Bob developed a lump in his wrist, causing him to lose feeling in his hands, ultimately tapping out from the tour. The band also suffered food poisoning while on tour, leading to their hospitalization and several show cancellations. Despite the recurring accidents and near-death encounters, Bob Bryan persevered with his My Chemical Romance groupies until 2014, making him the longest-tenured member in the history of the New Jersey rock band.
Outside his drumming prowess, the late icon has some songwriting credits, including tracks from Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, the band’s fourth and final studio album released in 2010. He left the band soon after. The icon once admitted to experiencing suicidal thoughts severally following his stint on My Chemical Romance, per TMZ. Despite the lingering fears, Bob Bryar led a busy life under the radar, focusing on his real estate career until his death in November 2024. RIP to a theatrical legend.
