JIMMY "THE REV" SULLIVAN

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan. Jimmy was not only one of the world's best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy's family and we hope that you will respect their privacy during this difficult time.

Jimmy you are forever in our hearts.
We love you.

M Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance and Johnny Christ

MESSAGE FROM THE SULLIVAN FAMILY

We would like to thank all of Jimmy’s fans for the heartfelt comments that have been posted – it is comforting to know that his genius and antics were appreciated and that he was loved so much. Our hearts are broken – he was much too young to fall.

February 9, 1981 – December 28, 2009
Óg agus saor go deo (forever young and free)

Barbara & Joe, Kelly & Katie
& the extended Sullivan family

The band has issued this statement about The James Owen Sullivan’s death:

“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan.

“Jimmy was not only one of the world’s best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy’s family and we hope that you will respect their privacy during this difficult time. Jimmy you are forever in our hearts. We love you.”

Still the Rev’s last rites arrangements have not been declared. It will be published soon here as it will be available.

R.I.P : Jimmy Owen Sulivan

Avenged Sevenfold drummer's death 'inconclusive'
US coroner rules more tests need to be done to determine Jimmy Owen Sullivan's passing

member Jimmy Owen Sullivan's death has been ruled "inconclusive" following an autopsy.The Orange County coroner's office said more tests will have to be performed to determine a cause of death after the initial autopsy was carried out on Tuesday night (December 29).The drummer, nicknamed The Rev, passed away the previous day (December 28) at his home in southern California at the age of 28.Police said there were no signs of foul play reports the LA Times.Sullivan was born February 9, 1981, and befriended the future members of the group - M. Shadows, Zacky Vengeance and Matt Wendt whose name often is short-handed as A7X - while they were in high school together.The band posted the news of their bandmate's death on their website, paying tribute to the drummer.

Reference:
http://www.nme.com/news/avenged-sevenfold/49042