Slipknot bassist Paul Gray has been found dead in a suburban Des Moines hotel room, according to local police.
Gray, known by his number #2, or “The Pig,” was found by an employee at Town Plaza Hotel in a suburb of the city. At this stage foul play is not suspected, although an autopsy will be carried out.
Born in Los Angeles, Paul Gray performed in bands including Anal Blast, Vexx, Body Pit and Inveigh Catharsi, before eventually joining Slipknot as a founding member.
He is survived by his wife Brenna. Sadly, Gray and his wife were expecting their first child at the time of his death.
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