Former Stereophonics drummer and Kerrang! Radio DJ Stuart Cable was found dead at his Aberdare home this morning (June 7). He was 40 years old.
South Wales Police have not confirmed the cause of death, but have established there are no suspicious circumstances.
"Stuart has travelled all over the world with the band and I have worried myself silly," said his mother Mabel. "He is now settled down and then this has happens. It has not sunk in yet."
The drummer's brother Paul, added: "The family has no further comment to make at this stage. It is in the hands of the police."
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.