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Springsteen Cancels Show After Family Death

Posted Oct 26th 2009 9:40PM by TMZ Staff

Bruce Springsteen canceled a concert in Kansas City tonight after his cousin, Lenny Sullivan, was found dead in his hotel room -- a source close to the band tells TMZ.

Springsteen announced the death on his official website, saying it was a "death in the family."

We're told Sullivan worked for Springsteen for 10 years as an assistant tour manager.

Cops and paramedics responded to the hotel where Bruce and the band were staying at around 4:15 PM. Sullivan was found dead in the hotel and circumstances are currently under investigation.

UPDATE: Bruce updated his website with this statement: "Lenny Sullivan, Bruce's cousin and the assistant road manager of the E Street Band for the last ten years, passed away today at the age of 36. A warm and sensitive person, he was beloved by Bruce, the Band, the crew, and the entire Thrill Hill family."

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1. Sorry for your loss Bruce, Our Prayers are with you, and the Family of Lenny

Posted at 9:45PM on Oct 26th 2009 by Homie1Kanobe

2. In 1977, Jimmy Carter became the 39th President of the Untied States.

Posted at 9:50PM on Oct 26th 2009 by Das Hate

3. The Untied States?

Posted at 9:52PM on Oct 26th 2009 by olddrunk

4. You mean United states right?

Posted at 9:52PM on Oct 26th 2009 by Rap sucks

5. That's what i meant UNTIED. Get it?

Posted at 9:56PM on Oct 26th 2009 by Das Hate

6. I say the Un-tied States brother. Whats wrong with you.

Posted at 9:55PM on Oct 26th 2009 by Im an ass cant spell

7. In 1977, Jimmy Carter became the 39th president of the UNTIED states.

Posted at 9:56PM on Oct 26th 2009 by Das Hate

8. BRUCE, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR COUSIN.

Posted at 9:57PM on Oct 26th 2009 by too bad , PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

9. Hey #2. Jane....You know that is pretty frigging rude what you said. That was somebodys kid and family member. He was the Boss's cousin.All I can say it does seem a little fishy becouse of his young age and on tour with a rock band. But I won't be quick to judge this situation nor am I qualified to say anything until the autopsy is performed. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family and the rest of the crew...

Posted at 10:09PM on Oct 26th 2009 by LBjim

10. My thoughts are with Bruce and the ESB tonight. It says something when they actually cancel a show (something that is very rare in this band)--these people live to perform for us night after night. Let's all just show a teensy bit of compassion when they have to face such a personal loss.

Posted at 10:08PM on Oct 26th 2009 by Me

11. Sad

Posted at 10:10PM on Oct 26th 2009 by PASSION OF THE TAINT

12. He was probably tweaking with a cheap whore and OD'd.

Posted at 10:12PM on Oct 26th 2009 by Tom

13. wheres balls on this one?

Posted at 10:26PM on Oct 26th 2009 by Michaela

14. let's hope Larry Johnson didn't have tickets to the concert....or the tweets will be flying!!!

Posted at 10:34PM on Oct 26th 2009 by 2 yards in 3 carries

15. Springsteen's band is not known for drug use (at least in in public forum).  Drinking incidents with the band causing trouble are basically non-existent.  Not that they don't have a good time - Sringsteen himself has talked about it, but it never seems to have gotten out of hand.Whatever the case....RIP

Posted at 10:45PM on Oct 26th 2009 by Rosalita

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