Yahoo Lifestyle What Did Bob Bryar Die From? What We Know About Former My Chemical Romance Drummer's Cause of Death
Bob Bryar, who served as the drummer of My Chemical Romance in the 2000s, died in November 2024.
After his death, his former bandmates, including frontman Gerard Way, Mikey Way and Frank Iero, released a statement mourning the loss of their friend.
"It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Bob Bryar, our former bandmate and an important part of the history of My Chemical Romance," the band wrote via Instagram at the time. "We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family at this time. May he rest in peace."
Keeping reading to find out what we know about Bryar's cause of death:
What was Bob Bryar's cause of death?
As of March 2025, Bryar's cause of death and manner of death are undetermined, according to TMZ.
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The outlet also reported that Bryar died next to a "large supply" of nitrous oxide, citing a copy of an autopsy report from the Bedford County Medical Examiner, who also noted that Bryar's body was "badly decomposed." Antidepressant medication was also found in the home.
In the report, the medical examiner also raised concerns about an accidental or intentional overdose, but said that due to the state of Bryar's body, it was impossible to determine an exact cause of death, per TMZ.
What happened to Bob Bryar?
Bryar was found dead in his Nashville home on Nov. 24, 2024, per NBC News. TMZ reported that he was last seen on the 4th of that month, and that two dogs were also found at the scene. Bryar was 44 years old at the time of his death.
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When did Bob Bryar join My Chemical Romance?
Bryar joined My Chemical Romance in 2004 after replacing the band's original drummer, Matt Pelissier. He played on MCR's critically acclaimed 2006 album, The Black Parade, before exiting the band in 2010.
“I left a very good touring gig where I was tour-managing and doing sound. I left that job to join a band that was filthy, had s--tty gear, a smashed-up, smoking, death-trap van and was poor,” Bryar told Alternative Press in a 2016 interview. “They smelled bad, too. I was so happy to receive the offer.”
He added at the time: “Long before we recorded ‘Welcome to the Black Parade,’ I knew that [MCR] were special and I wanted in. I wanted to help evolve the band and be able to shred with them every night.”
