Greg Tribbett, lead guitarist and founding member of Mudvayne, has pulled out of the band’s 25th anniversary tour following his wife’s death.
Greg’s bandmates confirmed the news of his absence online and sent their love to the family following Debbie’s death.
The wrote: ‘Tour starts today! We are going to miss our brother Greg on this tour, sending him and his family all the love.
‘- Chad, Matt, Ryan, & Mudvayne crew.’
Mudvayne embarked on the landmark tour on September 11 and are set to continue through October 26.
Debbie had been diagnosed with Angiosarcoma, a rare form of cancer, according to a GoFundMe campaign set up in her honour.
A fan page online wrote earlier this week: ‘With the heaviest of hearts we mourn the loss of our dearest most beautiful friend Debbie Tribbett.
‘Anyone who has been here from the start of the Mob family knows she was a huge integral part of this page and the family she did take a step back once she needed to but was still watching and sharing as she always did.
‘She was fiercely supportive of MUDVAYNE and her loving husband Greg always so proud!
‘I thank her for bringing her love and light to so many of us who were lucky enough to connect with her.
‘We miss you beautiful sweet friend more than words can say god bless you and may your family be blessed with strength.’
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