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GWAR founder found dead in Richmond home

Posted at 9:05 AM, Mar 24, 2014
and last updated 2014-03-24 09:06:44-04

RICHMOND, Va. – GWAR founder and vocalist Dave Brockie was found dead in his Richmond home Sunday, according to a report from WTVR in Richmond.

Brockie’s friend and former GWAR member Chris Bopst confirmed the death to CBS 6.

Richmond Police also confirmed Brockie’s death.

“At approximately 6:53 p.m. on Sunday, Richmond Police were called to a residence in the 4800 block of West Seminary Avenue for a report of a deceased individual,” Richmond Police spokeswoman Dionne Waugh wrote in an email.“When officers arrived, they found David M. Brockie, 50, deceased inside the home.”

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