Jon Wysocki dead: Staind and SOiL drummer who ‘battled liver problems’ dies aged 53 as tributes pour in

STAIND and SOiL drummer Jon Wysocki has died aged 53.

The musician and founder of the former It’s Been Awhile group is said to have passed away on Saturday.

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Wysocki reportedly had battled liver problems but his cause of death is not yet known.

American rock band SOiL posted a tribute to the late star on social media.

It wrote: “Today we lost one of the greats. Jon Wysocki was not only a great friend, a great drummer, but a great human being.

“It was an honor to have him in SOiL for the time we did. We had so many laughs, so many good times. You will be missed dearly. Until we meet again dear friend…”

Massachusetts rock band Staind, whose viral hit Outside got over 134million YouTube views, said: “We first met Jon through mutual friends in 1994.

“We came together with Mike, Aaron, and Johnny April in 1995 and founded Staind.

“The 17 years that followed were some of the best memories of our times together.

“From practice in Ludlow, Mass to touring around the world, Jon was integral to who we were as a band. Our hearts go out to Jon’s family, and fans around the world who loved him.