UPDATE: Cause of death revealed after Low Roar frontman Ryan Karazija dies suddenly aged 40

FOLLOWING the sudden and unexpected death of popular Low Roar frontman Ryan Karazija at the age of 40, the Icelandic band has now revealed the cause of death.

UPDATE 6.22 pm (October 30) – The sudden death of forty-year-old Ryan Karazija was reported by his band Low Roar late on Saturday, October 29 but the news only began to spread on October 30. Now, the band from Iceland has revealed the cause of the singer’s death.

In an update to the original Instagram post, the band wrote: “After a short illness, Ryan Karazija, frontman and driving force behind Low Roar, has died at age 40 due to complications from pneumonia.”

“Sometimes you feel like this is never ending, but we all fade away…”

ORIGINAL 7.43 am (October 30) – Tributes flooded social media following news that Low Roar frontman Ryan Karazija died suddenly at age 40.

Ryan Karazija, the founder and frontman of the Icelandic band Low Roar, who rose to fame after being featured on the Death Stranding video game soundtrack, died suddenly aged 40.

The band posted a tribute to its singer on social media, writing: “His beautiful music and lyrics, sung in his haunting voice have touched the lives of so many people all over the world, and will continue to do so.

“He was a kind and beautiful soul and our worlds are shattered by the loss of him. May we honour his memory through his art and hold him forever in his songs.

“The sixth Low Roar record was already underway and will be completed and released when it is ready. Please respect his family’s privacy at this incredibly difficult time.”

 

 

 

 

 

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No information was made available about the singer’s cause of death.

Tributes continue to pour in on Sunday, October 30.

Death Stranding director Hideo wrote: “I can’t believe it. I don’t want to believe it. Without Ryan, without you and your music, Death Stranding would not have been born.”

“Your music will live forever in this world and in me. Thank you. Rest in peace. Low Roar Ryan Karazija (1982-2022)”

I heard the news. I can't believe it. I don't want to believe it. Without Ryan, without you and your music, Death Stranding would not have been born. Your music will live forever in this world and in me. Thank you. Rest in peace.

Low Roar Ryan Karazija (1982-2022) pic.twitter.com/buzBwtBHvr

— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) October 29, 2022

Alessandro Fillari said: “Ryan Karazija, front man of Low Roar, has passed away. I’m saddened by this, his music in Death Stranding and LR’s other album were so soulful and comforting. His songs really gave me comfort during the 2020 lockdown. He was a truly talented artist.”

Ryan Karazija, front man of Low Roar, has passed away. I’m saddened by this, his music in Death Stranding and LR’s other album were so soulful and comforting. His songs really gave me comfort during the 2020 lockdown. He was a truly talented artist. pic.twitter.com/8r6IitWxf4

— alessandro fillari (@afillari) October 29, 2022

One person wrote: “Started playing Death Stranding a few months ago, and while its a steller game, what made it better was hearing Low Roar while venturing across the barron Wasteland. He will be missed. R.I.P.”

Started playing Death Stranding a few months ago, and while its a steller game, what made it better was hearing Low Roar while venturing across the barron Wasteland.

He will be missed. R.I.P https://t.co/8f7aEUA6fD

— ⭐Tornado⭐️ (@TornadoTheBrit) October 30, 2022

“Rest In Peace Ryan. Low Roar is one of my favourite bands and is too underrated. Everyone needs to listen to this today,” another wrote.

Rest In Peace Ryan.

Low Roar is one of my favorite bands and is too underrated. Everyone needs to listen to this today.https://t.co/N06aYxySQh

— Harish Iyengaar (@scaryhairyman) October 30, 2022

While another person said: “Death Stranding introduced me to the wonderful sounds of Low Roar, a band I try to introduce as many as I can to as their sound is just incredibly emotional. Very sad to read this today. Thank you Ryan.”

😢 Death Stranding introduced me to the wonderful sounds of Low Roar, a band I try to introduce as many as I can to as their sound is just incredibly emotional. Very sad to read this today. Thank you Ryan. https://t.co/sNh1QNcQ4H

— EVERYBITGAMING (@EVERYBITGAMING) October 30, 2022

Another person added: “Rest in peace Ryan Karazija. I used to listen to Low Roar on the long bus rides to high-school when I was just a kid. That band got me through a lot and still does to this day. 💔”

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“‘Sometimes you feel like this is never ending, but we all fade away…’ Rest in peace Ryan 💔” another wrote.

“Sometimes you feel like this is never ending, but we all fade away…”

Rest in peace Ryan 💔 @LOWROAR

— SHG RTH (@Frostmourne) October 30, 2022

“Such sad news 😭💔… The music Ryan made is amazing and beautiful. I became a fan of Low Roar after Death Stranding. Rest in peace 😢…” a Twitter user said.

Such sad news 😭💔… The music Ryan made is amazing and beautiful. I became a fan of Low Roar after Death Stranding. Rest in peace 😢… https://t.co/tU3uR8R7sC

— Gattsu (@GattsuArt) October 30, 2022

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