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Dave Matthews Band Member Dead

Posted Aug 19th 2008 9:14PM by TMZ Staff

TMZ has learned LeRoi Moore, the sax player in the Dave Matthews Band, has died. He was 46.

Moore was seriously injured in an ATV accident June 30 outside Charlottesville. He had a punctured lung and broken ribs. Moore went back into the hospital last month due to complications.

Moore died in Los Angeles this afternoon, after taking a turn for the worse.

We're also told the band will perform tonight as scheduled at the Staples Center in L.A.

UPDATE: A rep for the Band just gave TMZ the following statement:
"LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of Dave Matthews Band, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2008, at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles from sudden complications stemming from his June ATV accident on his farm near Charlottesville, Virginia. Moore had recently returned to his Los Angeles home to begin an intensive physical rehabilitation program."

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31. He was an amazing person and musician! This sucks! If there is a GOD, why do you take the talented and leave the non-talented, over-hyped stars to continue ruining the talent landscape? R.I.P LeRoi Moore!

Posted at 11:07PM on Aug 19th 2008 by CriticXtreme

32. I am in SHOCK!!!! I didn't think it was that serious. The last time I saw him play was just before his accident in STL and he was GREAT! I think ROI would want them to soldier on & I agree with Nate, that's all they know how to do. May the big guy upstairs take care you. My thoughts and prayers are with Roi's family, friends and all of DMB.

Posted at 10:22PM on Aug 19th 2008 by LUVDMB-STL

33. Celebrate we will, 'cause life is short but sweet for certain...
RIP Leroi

Posted at 10:16PM on Aug 19th 2008 by jen

34. as a huge fan I know they are playing tonite in his honor. And the replacement isn't a replacement he has been playing with the band on and off for 2 years right alongside of leroi....I saw them on august 6 and Leroi wasn't there but the other very talented musician was. If anyone is being disrespectful it is the people putting nasty things on here.

Posted at 10:15PM on Aug 19th 2008 by terri

35. truly a sad loss...DMB is one of the most talented group of guys...as for the people who are mad about them playing tonight...they must not know any musicians..because, any musician would tell you the show must go on...thats what he would want...they will play their hearts out and leave it on the stage...im glad they are playing....R.I.P. Leroi

Posted at 10:18PM on Aug 19th 2008 by Ryan

36. God bless LeRoi. U were magnificent. Unbelievable and too untimely.

Posted at 10:27PM on Aug 19th 2008 by grtgrl21

37. Didn't the band lose another member several years ago? I may be thinking of something else. Anyway, RIP and the band and his family are in my prayers.

Posted at 10:18PM on Aug 19th 2008 by GoodLord!

38. Hey Ric- get your facts straight- bus driver was found not guilty of dumping and HOW DARE you bring something like that up at a time like this - you are very disrespectful- The Dave Matthews Band is a group of guys that care deeply about their fans, their music and this world! LeRoi will be missed!

Posted at 10:19PM on Aug 19th 2008 by dawn

39. this one goes to ric... first off shut the f*** up and show some respect. the last time i checked a roadie doesnt have the ability carry out LeRois parts and after seeing them in July i think the member they had from another band did a superb job at playing Lerois part. And i dont think dave canceling the show for thousands of die hard dave fans would bring LeRoi back. The thing to do and the thing he would want would be for his legacy to be carried out and i think having a show in his memorial tonight would be a very respectful thing, not just leave their fans hanging during this crazy event. And second Dave was not the one who dumped the waste on the people, it was the bus driver, and his ass got fired. Learn your facts! support dmb
R.I.P LEROI MOORE YOU WILL BE MISSED

Posted at 5:38PM on Aug 21st 2008 by brett Campbell

40. We cannot believe this sad news. We are completely beside ourselves. We are two of those people who have been following them for the past decade or so. The band will NEVER be the same and you will forever be in our hearts and prayers. We love you LeRoi and we were so glad to have met you when we did:) All our love, Hel and Shan

Posted at 11:09PM on Aug 19th 2008 by Helena

41. He had so much potential and could have done so much more (and lived so much longer) were it not for his addictions. But he had so many enablers around him he never even had a real shot at getting clean.

Posted at 10:45PM on Aug 19th 2008 by DrugsKill

42. Rest In peace LeRoi. You will be GREATLY missed. I am saddened beyond words ="(

Posted at 10:24PM on Aug 19th 2008 by Michelle

43. So sorry... gone too soon... RIP.

Posted at 10:24PM on Aug 19th 2008 by Ms_Tell_It_Like_It_Is

44. I'm sure the band is broken hearted as well are. They chose to go on with the show and more than likely will dedicate it to Leroi. Celebrate his 46 great years on earth and not dwell on the day he died. No doubt Dave will wrie a song about his friend, I can't wait!! RIP Leroi, and god bless your family and friends.

Posted at 11:59PM on Aug 19th 2008 by CAL

45. #13 he hasnt been playing with them so its not like tonight is the 1st night he is gone thats what DMB does is tours and plays thats what he would have wanted. They have played most of this tour without him. He will be great missed he was AWESOME!!!

Posted at 2:55PM on Aug 20th 2008 by mark

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