Alexi Laiho, the former lead singer of the Finnish band Children of Bodom, has died at the age of 41; Napalm Records reports. The news of the artist's death was also confirmed on the Facebook page of Children of Bodom.
"One of the most renowned guitarists in the world, Alexi Laiho, has passed away. The musician, most notably known as the frontman of Children of Bodom, died in his home in Helsinki, Finland, last week. Laiho had suffered from long-term health issues during his last years. More than 25 years of friendship. We lost a brother. The world lost a phenomenal songwriter and one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Memories and Alexi's music will live forever. Our thoughts are with Alexi's family during this difficult time," reads the statement on the Facebook page.
The cause of death is unknown. However, the media writes that the musician has had health problems for a long time in recent years.
Children of Bodom is a Finnish metal band. It existed from 1993 to 2019. The group was named after Bodom Lake in memory of three teenagers killed in 1960.
