Former Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable found dead

Former drummer for British rock band Stereophonics and BBC Wales presenter Stuart Cable was found dead early this morning in his home in Wales.

A police spokeswoman confirmed the musician’s death to press:

”South Wales Police can confirm the sudden death of a 40-year-old man at an address in Llwydcoed, Aberdare, at around 5.30am today.

”Cause of death has not yet been established, however, there are no suspicious circumstances at this stage. Next of kin have been informed.”

Cable played with Stereophonics until he was asked to leave the band in 2003 due to lack of focus and interference from other engagements. He formed the band “Killing for Company” and was set to play a gig with them this weekend at a rock festival.

Cable’s 79-year-old mother Mabel commented to reporters about the news of her son’s sudden death:

”Stuart has travelled all over the world with the band and I have worried myself silly,” she told the Western Mail newspaper in Cardiff.

”He is now settled down and then this has happens. It has not sunk in yet.”