Bill Rieflin, the drummer known for his work with Ministry, KMFDM, R.E.M. and King Crimson, has died aged 59, it has been confirmed.
We Are Ministry broke the news on their official Twitter page, writing: "Today we lost a wonderful artist, tremendous human being and an integral part of Ministry’s developments and success. "Safe travels my brother on the way to your next universal gig." According to social media posts by friends and artists he worked with, Rieflin died after being diagnosed with cancer.
And soon after the news broke, Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic posted on the social media platform. "So sorry to hear of Bill Rieflin passing away.
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