Mike Starr Found Dead

Mike Starr, the former Alice In Chains bassist whose struggle with drugs was chronicled on the reality show "Celebrity Rehab", was found dead in Salt Lake City, officials said. He was 44. Police said they responded to the call on Tuesday, possibly, the death of a residence permit. cause and manner of death were not immediately available. Starr, former Alice in Chains, the group mates, Jerry Cantrell, Sean Kinney, issued a statement offering his support for his family. The band's vocalist, Layne Staley, died of a drug overdose in 2002. "Jerry and Shawn grieve for the loss of his friend and ask that the media respect their privacy - and the privacy of the family of Mike -. at this difficult time of their thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mike," it read. Alice In Chains, American grunge band, became famous in the early 1990's. Starr left the band shortly after the release of his 1992 album, "Dirt." He appeared on the third season of "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew." "The devastating to hear about Mike Starr succumbing to his illness. So very sad. Our prayers are with his family.