Bob Bryar — the former drummer for emo band My Chemical Romance — was found dead in his home in Tennessee over the weekend. On Monday, the band released a brief statement with regards to their former member’s death.

Bob Bryar, a former drummer with My Chemical Romance who played on the band's career-defining rock opera, "The Black Parade," has died, according to the band. He was 44. "The band asks for your patience and understanding as they process the news of Bob's passing,

Bob Bryar, former drummer for American rock band My Chemical Romance (MCR), has died aged 44 at his Tennessee home, according to US media. He was the longest-serving drummer for the group, playing with the band from 2004 to 2010.

Bob Bryar, a former drummer for My Chemical Romance who played on the band’s career-defining rock opera, “The Black Parade,” has died

The band asks for your patience and understanding as they process the news of Bob’s passing,” a spokesperson for My Chemical Romance said in a statement Sunday. The statement did not include any additional details.

Bob Bryar, former drummer for the band My Chemical Romance, has died. He was reportedly 44. The news was confirmed to CNN by a spokesperson for My Chemical Romance, who shared the following statement: “The band asks for your patience and understanding as they process the news of Bob’s passing.