Peter Steele Dead at 48 (Type O Negative Singer)

Peter Steele Dead at 48-years-old

Peter Steele of the band Type O Negative is dead at the age of 48.

Band manager Mike Renault confirmed Steele’s death saying the Type O Negative singer/bassist died of heart failure. He added that he did not have any further details.

Steele, born Petrus Ratajczyk, stood a towering 6’7″.

The band’s record label, SPV/Steamhammer Records, released the following statement:

“It’s with great sadness that we give our condolences to the family and friends of Peter Steele. He died on April 14th, 2010. With his bands Carnivore and Type O Negative he achieved cult status and was loved by fans around the world. The world has lost a charismatic frontman and a very talented person. Our condolences go to Peter’s family, friends and the members of his bands.”

Oddly enough, Steele somewhat faked his death in 2005 – a publicity stunt to promote a new album. An image with a tombstone with his name on it and the dates 1962-2005 were posted on the band’s website just long enough to create a buzz. Unfortunately this time it’s no stunt. R.I.P. Peter Steele.

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