The Black Dahlia Murder announce the death of lead singer and founding member Trevor Strnad, 41

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Trevor Strnad, the lead singer and founding member of the death metal band The Black Dahlia Murder, has died. He was 41-years-old.The band, which has been described as part of the death metal genre, broke the tragic news on its social media platforms on Wednesday, May 11.'It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Trevor Scott Strnad,' the statement on Instagram and Facebook began. 'Beloved son, brother, and Shepard of good times, he was loved by all that met him.' Tragic: The Black Dahlia Murder announced the death of lead singer and founding member, Trevor Strnad, on its social media platforms on Wednesday, May 11The surviving members of the band went on to call Strnad 'a walking encyclopedia of all things music.'The statement continued: 'He was a hugger, a writer, and truly one of the world's greatest entertainers.

His lyrics provided the world with stories and spells and horror and whimsy. It was his life to be your show.' An official cause of death was not disclosed, but the band did include theNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline(800-273-8255) at the conclusion of the statement.

RIP: When announcing Strnad's passing, the death metal band posted a simple black page on Instagram, and included the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline The formation: Formed by Strnad in Waterford, Michigan in 2001, and band's name derives from the 1947 murder of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short, also known as the Black Dahlia,which has evolved into one of the oldest cold cases in Los AngelesFormed by Strnad in Waterford, Michigan in 2001, and band's namederives from the1947 murder of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short, also known as the Black Dahlia, which has evolved into one of the oldest cold cases in Los Angeles.As the years went.