Words by: Alexia Kapralos

Scott Weiland, 48, (formerly of Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver) has been found dead earlier this evening on his tour bus.

The rocker apparently died in his sleep while on a tour stop  with his band Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts in Minnesota, USA.

He was allegedly found at around 9 p.m. Thursday evening on the bus, already dead.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Weiland’s wife Jamie has confirmed his death.

Weiland just played a show here in Toronto at Adelaide Hall on December 1. Fans who went were lucky to see one last show in Toronto from the musician.

More to come on this story.