Timothy Very death: Manchester Orchestra drummer dies aged 42

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Timothy Very, longtime drummer of the Manchester Orchestra, has died at age 42.

The Atlanta-based rock group announced his death Saturday. His cause of death has not been disclosed.

“The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very,” the band wrote on Instagram. “The most beloved human being any of us were lucky enough to know in this life. We’ve all been dreading sharing this news as we are all still in absolute disbelief.”

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