Hawthorne Heights guitarist Casey Calvert was found dead on the band’s tour bus on Saturday just hours before they had a scheduled concert in Washington DC. The cause of death is still unknown but word is going around that Calvert’s asthma may have played a part.

The band has since posted a message on their website expressing their sadness and regret over losing their band mate and friend. They insist that Casey wasn’t doing anything illegal and they hope that for the sake of Casey and his family to not succumb to what gossip may spread.

My condolences go out to Casey’s family and the rest of Hawthorne Heights.