The cause and manner of death were not immediately known, according to CNN. Kinney joined his former bandmates in 2005 for a benefit concert for tsunami relief, and the three original members regrouped under the AIC banner in 2006 with Comes With the Fall's William DuVall on vocals. So very sad. Such a sad day! Drugs and alcohol arent a joke. And from Dr. Drew Pinsky, Celebrity Rehabs creator, host, and chief medical officer: Devastating to hear of Mike Starr succumbing to his illness. The report maintains that Starr was using the drugs as part of his effort to stay clean and had been "doing a pretty good job. Mike Starr, Alice in Chains bassist and 'Celebrity Rehab' alum from 2009, was found dead on Tuesday. 2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Biography - A Short Wiki. Starr appeared on the third season of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" in 2009. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Shawn Josephson says o Mike Starr (musician) Michael Christopher Starr (April 4, 1966 - March 8, 2011) [1] [2] was an American musician best known as the original bassist for the rock band Alice in Chains, with which he played from the band's formation in 1987 until January 1993. But, as with Jar of Flies, there was no tour to support the album, and a long period of inactivity followed its release. We might never know who was telling the truth now that both musicians are deceased, but it might be pretty hypocritical for Staley to fire anyone for their drug use. The most surprising thing about them is how unsurprising they are, how perfectly they conform to the boilerplate. March 10, 2011 12 AM PT. Staley broke off for a tour and album by his side project, Mad Season, in 1995, and AIC came back later that year with a self-titled album that debuted at #1 on the Billboard chart. (VH1). "People ask us all the time: 'How do you define alcoholism and addiction?' [10][11], Starr later was hired to play bass for the band Sun Red Sun, which featured Ray Gillen and Bobby Rondinelli, both former members of Black Sabbath. They got together for their first live show in three years for MTV's "Unplugged" in April 1996, an intense performance that was released on CD in July 1996. He was living in Salt Lake City, Utah, and reportedly making music with Days of the New when he was arrested on suspicion of drug possession during a traffic stop last month. As Starr received it, he stared at the camera the whole time, adding, in fractured speech, Not too dignified. The show's host, Dr. Drew Pinsky, told The Hollywood Reporter (found via The Salt Lake Tribune) that Mike Starr's recovery was going well when he left the show. Not you.'" [24], In April 2005, Starr was arrested in Seattle for vandalism after he was caught pulling the hood ornament off a car. Addiction is no joke, and we know that firsthand, Alice guitarist Jerry Cantrell said in 2010. [15][16], In April 1994, Starr was arrested for drug possession at Houston's Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas. On March 8, 2011, the musician was found dead in his Salt Lake City home by bandmate Travis Meeks. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Police say officers have found former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr dead in a home near Salt Lake City's downtown area. Keep watching over Jean, your girls, our partners, and your grandkids until we are together again. Still to this day, I don't care about them dismissing me from the band. Right after Staley had shot him up again, Starr collapsed, but Staley revived him by giving him CPR. He died of an overdose in 2002, and Starr later claimed to be the last person to see him alive. It was reported that his past charges included DUI, reckless driving, and various drug charges. This is not something that can or should be done by the individual or done with a physician who is not certified in addiction medicine.". Sensing the changing times, Columbia Records signed the band in 1989 and the next year they released their debut Facelift. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. According to a spokesman for the Salt Lake City police department, police received a call of a possible death at 1:42 p.m. local time. "[The addiction] literally hijacks the person's brain and takes over," Robert J. Lindsey, president and CEO of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, told MTV News on Wednesday (March 9). According to Diffuser, after waging a war for sobriety, Starr had died of a prescription drug overdose. While Staley sang about the ravages of drug addiction and self-destruction ("Junkhead," "God Smack," "Sickman," "Angry Chair"), Cantrell attempted to make peace with his father through the dramatic Vietnam-themed epic "Rooster.". Your opinion is important to us; you can find current discussions at facebook.com/peoplemag. I mean, Im sound asleep, I wake up, and theres a fuckin camera on me, he said at one point. Mike Starr, the original bassist in Alice In Chains who recently appeared on VH1s Celebrity Rehab, died March 8th in Salt Lake City of unknown causes. He was arrested in Salt Lake City three weeks ago on an outstanding warrant related to an earlier drugs charge, and was also carrying unauthorized prescription medications. "[9] Starr, however, contradicted this account on an episode of Celebrity Rehab, claiming that he was kicked out of the band due to his escalating drug use. "Some people, despite the best efforts on their part and others, will die from their addiction. As for Alice In Chains, the band has seen more than one of these tragedies, and there's one thing all these musicians have in common: drug abuse. "That's almost 10 percent of the population," Lindsey pointed out. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Their thoughts & prayers are with Mikes family., Dr. Drew Pinsky, the host of Celebrity Rehab, responded to Starrs death with a note on Twitter that read: Devastating to hear of Mike Starr succumbing to his illness. Thursday night, at the end of VH1 Newss hour-long special Charlie Sheen: Winning or Losing It? Cantrell wanted to form a new band and his roommate, Layne Staley, gave him the phone number of Melinda Starr, the girlfriend of drummer Sean Kinney, so that Cantrell could talk to him. [22][23] However, they stopped short of criticizing their former bandmate and expressed hope that Starr would turn his life around. [5] Kinney pointed at his girlfriend and said: "that's weird cause that's his sister". Unlike with Staley, Alice In Chains wouldn't look the other way on Starr's substance abuse, and instead gave him the boot in the middle of the tour in 1993. Theyre comatose when high, asleep when crashing, and cranky, abusive, and insufferable in withdrawal. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. Starr was possibly the last person to see Staley alive, and admitted to feeling deep guilt about not calling 911 after a sick Staley had warned him against it. Our prayers are with his family. XOXO. We wanted to continue intense touring and press, Mike was ready to go home. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! R.I.P. Please note: Comments have been suspended temporarily as we explore better ways to serve you. Glass Onion Director Rian Johnson Is Giving Us a Knives Out-Style Mystery Every Week A three-song promotional EP, We Die Young, was released in July 1990, spawning the hard-rock radio hit in the title track, followed by their first full-length effort, Facelift, in August of that year. So very sad. p. 219. He was 44 years old. But, of course, it's not really the doctors who are to blame; it's the disease of addiction. With the exception of a few opening gigs for Kiss that summer, the "Unplugged" show would be the final time the group performed live. "Our best and simplest definition is continued use despite negative consequence. Starr had been gone from the group for nearly two decades already, reportedly fired for his inability to manage his own drug habits. Their thoughts & prayers are with the Starr family. Former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr died Tuesday in Salt Lake City, Utah, TVGuide.com has confirmed. "[Many people] tend to approach the issue from a commonsense perspective, and common sense says: 'If I haven't drank or used for six months or more, I should be able to go back and use a little bit like a regular person does,' " Lindsey said. "Grunge is Dead:The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music." He mentions specifically that the friend sat dead for a couple of weeks. The album was influential in a number of ways. Sympathy Ideas. Former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr, who appeared on season 3 of the VH1 reality show Celebrity Rehab, was found dead in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, according to reports. Selena Gomez Brings Arconia Updates Via Instagram, Do Re Mi Fa So Anyway the Von Trapps Are Prestige-TV-Dramafying Themselves. ", "In terms of recovery, for most that are successful, it starts with abstaining completely from the use of alcohol or other drugs," countered Lindsey. So what separates someone like Starr from rockers like Keith Richards or Lemmy from Motrhead, who seem to be managing their lives just fine while actively engaging in the use of alcohol and most likely other substances? [5][7] Eventually, Staley quit the other bands he was performing with at that time and joined their band on a full-time basis. Salt Lake City Police Sgt. Silver loved the band but noticed the person they had appointed as their manager was dealing illicit substances and could not be trusted and could possibly land them in jail. Salt Lake City Police Sgt. Well talk about that tour later on in this video.Starr would admit that by the age of 12 or 13 he already was growing facial hair and had a mustache and would spend a fair bit of time in Atlantic City with his father. "Devastating to hear of Mike Starr succumbing to his illness," he tweeted on Tuesday. TMZ has learned. Metallica's James Hetfield, who himself has been in treatment for alcoholism and other addictions, was in awe of Lemmy's resilience. All rights reserved. And I get the sense none of them would have been quite so wounded by indignity as Starr seemed to be when I saw him. Born February 18, 1921 in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Lysak) Starvetsky. According to jail documents, Starr was illegally in possession of prescription medication. Devastating to hear of Mike Starr succumbing to his illness, he wrote. The band's surviving original members, guitarist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, said in a statement they were mourning the loss of their friend and requested privacy. The video-game adaptation pulled the second-largest audience for an HBO premiere, behind only the dragon show. [citation needed], In 2010, Starr recorded a cover of Sonic Youth's "Kool Thing" with singer Leiana. Kurt Cobain died instantly, the world wept, his music was enshrined, and the spotlight moved elsewhere, which was more or less the same trajectory following the overdose deaths of Sublimes Brad Nowell, Mother Love Bones Andrew Wood, Blind Melons Shannon Hoon, and other musicians whose fans, friends, and families were left to grieve offstage. The [article id="1659531"]history of Alice in Chains[/article] is unfortunately tied to drugs, specifically heroin, in many ways. There was no forgetting Alice In Chains from that point forward. ", The NCADD estimates that there are more than 23 million people in the United States who are addicted to alcohol and other drugs. But it needs, absolutely, to be managed by a physician who is both specifically trained, experienced and certified in addiction medicine. The release of 1992's Dirt secured their legacy. He eventually died of an overdose of heroin and cocaine in 2002 while living as a virtual recluse. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. But as Mike Starr has shown, the reality behind this reality narrative is usually a much longer, downward arc, with few twists and turns, and a very predictable ending. He was sentenced to 30 days in a jail in Houston. Dr. Drew Pinsky, the producer of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" who oversaw Starr's treatment for heroin addiction in 2009, took to Twitter to mourn his former patient's death. You\'ll receive the next newsletter in your inbox. Obituary. When Alice N Chains fizzled out, Staley joined forces with Cantrell, who brought along his bandmates from the glam act Diamond Lie, drummer Sean Kinney and bassist Starr. It could have something to do with lead singers overshadowing the rest of their bands, or it could be because he'd already been kicked from the band when it happened. We will remember him forever. "Jerry and Sean are mourning the loss of their friend and ask that the media respect their privacy-- and the privacy of Mike's family-- during this difficult time. On March 8, 2011, the musician was found dead in his Salt Lake City home by bandmate Travis Meeks. *Sorry, there was a problem signing you up. Salt Lake City Police Sgt. Salt Lake City Police Sgt. While it's unclear how this particular reality will affect the show's tenability and ratings, even obituary headlines seemed to recognize the milestone, identifying the deceased as "Celeb Rehab. [37], In 2015, a signature bass for Starr made by Spector was announced and released, the Euro4LX Mike Starr LE. TMZ reported on Wednesday that Starr had been mixing methadone and anxiety medication just hours before his death, according to his roommate. "That's how all of my patients die today, by my peers giving them meds and not understand what this thing is: addiction," he said. Biography - A Short Wiki. They may throw something or assault someone, but theyre not going to give you any fun moments to share at the water cooler. Search by Name. Mike Starr, Alice in Chains bassist and 'Celebrity Rehab' alum from 2009, was found dead on Tuesday. Of course, the band didn't say that Mike Starr was fired because of the drugs; that was a conclusion that he'd come to on his own sometime later, according to Rolling Stone. 22 Movies We Cant Wait to See at Sundance 2023. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Police say officers have found former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr dead in a home near Salt Lake City's downtown area. Troubled bassist for the American rock band Alice in Chains, the group known for songs like "Rooster" and "Would?," from 1987 to 1993. But neither death would have, or should have, surprised anyone. "It's equally important to highlight the fact that we estimate that maybe 20 million individuals and family members are living lives in recovery today.". Starr stated that Staley called after him as he left: "Not like this, don't leave like this". Perhaps the saddest part of Starr's story is that the last memory his fans had before his death was his appearance on "Celebrity Rehab," where he encouraged new castmembers with his own six months of sobriety. The singer was only 34 years old when he died of a speedball overdose (heroin mixed with cocaine) in 2002. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Police say officers have found former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr dead in a home near Salt Lake City's downtown area. Born in Copper Cliff, Ontario, Starr was an alderman for the Oshawa City Council from . Melding hard-rock guitars and the sludgy grunge aesthetic of the time, AIC stood out from the pack thanks to their adoption of a more classic heavy-metal sound and intense, almost unrelentingly bleak lyrics that touched on everything from drug addiction and isolation to the plight of Vietnam veterans. Shawn Josephson. The movement Cakes da Killa, Mykki Blanco, and others started there continues today, 'Royals' Gave Lorde Her First Moment And Became A Rallying Cry, The dark pop star's arrival marked Gen Z's debut in the pop-culture spotlight, Kendrick Lamar's 'Control' Verse Reintroduced A Rap God, Producer No I.D. From Clubs And Counter-Culture, A Queer Rap Renaissance Emerged In New York, A decade ago, they always seemed to be at the same parties. Amy Schumer did so the Celebration tour is on. Our prayers are with his family. In the recent documentary "Lemmy: 49% Motherf---er, 51% Son of a Bitch," much was made of the 65-year-old rocker's seemingly consequence-free use of Jack Daniels and methamphetamine. " Lindsey said. So very sad. Add a Memory. The 1990 album Facelift brought them into the light. The movement Cakes da Killa, Mykki Blanco, and others started there continues today, 'Royals' Gave Lorde Her First Moment And Became A Rallying Cry, The dark pop star's arrival marked Gen Z's debut in the pop-culture spotlight, Kendrick Lamar's 'Control' Verse Reintroduced A Rap God, Producer No I.D. "Well. The death on Tuesday of [article id="1659488"]former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr[/article] continued the tragic legacy of one of the most beloved bands to emerge out of the early 1990s grunge scene in Seattle. He played bass for Alice in Chains from their inception in the late '80s until 1993, when he left the Seattle grunge stars while touring. Yet, shortly after, Starr moved back to Utah against the staff's recommendations and was playing with a new band, Days of the New. His new fans are as sick as he is of the dopey rhetoric and tidy recovery arc of pop cultures addiction narrative. Alice in Chains rose to fame in the 1990s and sang about drug addiction in various tracks such as "Junkhead," which revolved around heroin abuse. Captain Kerry seems utterly disinterested as his staff descends further into chaos. He eventually died of an overdose of heroin and cocaine in 2002 while living as a virtual recluse. Dr. Drew Pinsky, the host of Celebrity Rehab, responded to Starr's death with a note on Twitter that read . Starr admitted stealing the luggage after he discovered that his own luggage was damaged. There were roughly 400 people in attendance. Things you buy through our links may earnNew Yorka commission. If youre new to the species, lots of addicts really are fun to watch. We love you forever. So very sad. Starr played with the. Four New Reveals From the Letter That Fired Charlie Sheen, The Argument Youre Having With Yourself About Charlie Sheen, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Staley's rumbling vocals were hypnotic, ominously singing lines such as "Love, sex, pain, confusion, suffering/ You're there crying/ I feel not a thing/ Drilling my way deeper in your head/ Sinking, draining, drowning, bleeding, dead" on the track "Confusion.". Utah's Office of the Medical Examiner's chief investigatortold the Daily News the autopsy would take place Wednesday, though a toxicology report is required to determine the cause of death and that can take 8-12 weeks. ", Fellow rocker Slash from Guns N' Roses weighed in on Starr's death, tweeting, "really tragic news about Mike Starr. The next year he served 90 days in jail after being caught stealing luggage from a Houston airport. "If you talked to his family, his friends, his physician, would they agree with that statement? But singer Layne Staley's drug battles put the brakes on the band in 1996. "[Starr's death] is alcoholism and addiction played out to its logical conclusion [when] absent recovery," he added. The bassist Mike Starr passed away at age 44, this age of death has to be considered premature.What was the cause of death? Mike Starr, a bassist who had appeared on VH1's Celebrity Rehab, was 44. . John Starr said he was taking his son to drug rehabilitation in Seattle at the time. Baron von Trapps great-great-grandson would like the show to star Meryl Streep as Marias daughter-in-law. [32][33], On September 19, 2013, Jerry Cantrell paid tribute to both Starr and Layne Staley before performing the song "Nutshell" with Alice in Chains at the Rock in Rio concert in Brazil. A demo called The Treehouse Tapes in 1988 won them a major-label deal with Columbia Records the next year. Check out the death cause, death date, and more facts about the circumstances surrounding bassist Mike Starr's death. After the disbandment of Sun Red Sun, Starr stopped playing music professionally until 2010, as his drug use spiraled out of control. In this, the lumbering, ponytailed Mike Starr played like a character from some John Cusackhelmed comedy about aging Gen-Xers, stuck in a grunge time warp. Add a Memory. Leaving the band didn't settle Mike Starr. I was so high i couldnt dress myself.so i wore my bathrobe with underwear on and my sunglasses and cowboy boots on my honda motorcycle on my way to the beach. The important point is the other pieces that are at play here are both physiology and genetics. Starr's time on the show in 2010 proved good for him. In more recent years, he seemed to be doing well on "Celebrity Rehab" and "Sober House." He spoke like a 10-year-old just back from a field trip, recounting moments from his current rehab stay with the eagerness of a bounding, face-licking puppy all while his half-dad half-listened. Starr was 44. According to the band's lead vocalist Layne Staley in a February 1994 Rolling Stone article, Starr's departure from Alice in Chains stemmed from "just a difference in priorities. As the crew steered coverage of the unfolding events, they gave the kind of running commentary any sleep-deprived surveillance team does sometime after their 36th hour in front of a screen. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. [28] A private memorial was also held, which was attended by Starr's former bandmates Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney. Half of the bands original lineup would be lost to drug addiction and while a lot of hte focus is put on late frontman Layne Staley, today were going to take a look at the life and career of bassist Mike Starr.Born in Hawaii in 1966, bassist Mike Starr was the eldest of two having a sister who was three years younger. Joe Manganiello on Discovering Hes Part-Black and Descended From Slaves This email will be used to sign into all New York sites. We want to hear it. The Argument Youre Having With Yourself About Charlie Sheen. He was 44 years old. Michael Starr, PC (born Michael Starchewsky; November 14, 1910 - March 16, 2000) was a Canadian politician and the first Canadian cabinet minister of Ukrainian descent, his parents having emigrated from Halychyna (), then a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and is now Western Ukraine.. Life and career. Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo, Odesza to Headline Governors Ball. [13] That same year, Starr was reportedly putting together a new band which had secured a spot opening for the band Days of the New. With Dr. Drew, the host shared his optimism for Sheens recovery and, as an example of the success that could be Sheens, cited Starrs castmate on Celebrity Rehab and Sober House Tom Sizemore, now apparently prospering in sobriety. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Police say officers have found former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr dead in a home near Salt Lake City's downtown area. Troubled bassist for the American rock band Alice in Chains, the group known for songs like "Rooster" and "Would?," from 1987 to 1993. Starr was found dead in a Salt Lake City house on Tuesday. The two will continue to share custody of Phoebe Bridgers. April 2009. Yet, shortly after, Starr moved back to Utah against the staff's recommendations and was playing with a new band, Days of the New. Love, Liz, Jess, Sam We love you, grandpa! [5][6] The band was later signed to a record deal with Columbia Records[6] and enjoyed extensive success via record sales and radio play in the grunge rock movement of the early 1990s. The arrest was a felony narcotics charge. April 2009. Find an Obituary. [5] Kinney called Starr and a few days later he jammed with him and Cantrell at the Music Bank. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Mike Starr had been with Alice In Chains since they formed in 1987 and would be present through their near-meteoric rise to grunge fame. It doesn't talk about how much, how often or what. Nobody laughed at Layne Staley. "As tragic as that is to watch, almost 20 million people are living in recovery. His former bandmates meanwhile, with replacement Mike Inez on board, enjoyed even greater success at the helm of the Seattle "grunge" movement. The link is below in the description box. Last Tuesday afternoon, the Celebrity Rehab reality show suffered its first certified death: Mike Starr, Season 3, dead at 44. [12] The song premiered on radio during Starr's last interview, which was for Dr. Drew Pinsky's show Loveline aired on February 16, 2010. For her, comedy is all about putting on a show and being absolutely disgusting. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Police say officers have found former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr dead in a home near Salt Lake City's downtown area. In 2011, Starr died of a prescription drug overdose at the age of 44. This article is about the American bass guitarist. This password will be used to sign into all, Whats the Best Way to Watch Randomized Heist Series, Eric Adams Plan to Commit the Homeless Has Little Meaning in the ER, Eric Adams Homelessness Plan Has Little Meaning in the ER, Heres Why Everything at Walgreens Is Suddenly Behind Plastic, Why Everything at Walgreens Is Suddenly Behind Plastic, Inside Elons Extremely Hardcore Twitter, The OG Power Rangers Are Morphin One More Time, Surprise, Taylor Swift and SZA Have Zero Beef. After the album's release, Starr, then struggling with drug problems, was replaced by former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Mike Inez. Watching Sizemore at the PRC sweating, grizzled, glassy-eyed, and shaking through what he estimated was his hundredth-odd rehab stay Id have said the smart money was on him predeceasing Starr. 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Work on their second full-length, Dirt, began in Los Angeles on the same day riots erupted in that city, postponing the sessions for two weeks. Shes so much happier now that shes undead. Salt Lake City Police Sgt. The biggest problem by far was Mike StSources:Alice in Chains The Untold Story, Book David De SolaGrunge Is Dead, Book, Greg PratoEverybody Loves Our Town, Book, Mark Yarm Starr recalled waking up to find Staley hysterically crying. Staley is believed to have died a day later, on April 5; Starr was the last person known to have seen Staley alive. His cause of death will be determined following an autopsy. I just really miss him.". [34] For the show in So Paulo on September 26, the band had T-shirts of Brazil national football team with the names "Staley" and "Starr" on display on the stage. Kinney explained: "There's been six people in this band and that's it", and Cantrell added, "And we're all up there". While its unclear how this particular reality will affect the shows tenability and ratings, even obituary headlines seemed to recognize the milestone, identifying the deceased as Celeb Rehab Rocker or of Alice in Chains/Celebrity Rehab, epithets reflecting Starrs dual role in public life during his last two years alive. A spokesman for the Salt Lake City Police Dept. If nineties rock has a sadder story than Starrs its hard to find. The only thing that matters is what happens when you drink or use. According to Diffuser, after waging a war for sobriety, Starr had died of a prescription drug overdose. MICHAEL STARR MEMORIAM. Watch videos of Alice in Chains The album produced a bona fide hit with a song that bore the band's soon-to-be hallmark music signature, "Man in the Box." Mike Starr, the former Alice in Chains bass player who went public with his drug problems on the reality TV show "Celebrity Rehab," was found dead in a Salt Lake City . He knew we were there. [22][23], Starr was convicted of felony drug possession in 2003, and a bench warrant was issued on August 25, 2003, when he failed to appear for sentencing. Not long after the staff informed Starr of this meeting, he gave what was probably his most memorable on-camera performance: He got up and began an ominous, silent, relentless patrol through the facilities, armored in a black leather jacket with black sunglasses perched atop his bandanna-encased head, headphones audibly blasting him into oblivion, and his slitted, unseeing eyes like a Great Whites. 6-Down, Five Letters: Round pink video-game protagonist. He said he blacked out for a couple of weeks and then his friend's body was found. [17][18], In an interview on VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Layne Staley's mother, Nancy McCallum, Starr said that he spent time with Staley on April 4, 2002 (the day before Staley died). 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