Manchester Orchestra drummer Timothy Very has sadly died at the age of 42, the band have confirmed. Although no details about his death have been confirmed, the star's fellow bandmates were left heartbroken by his "sudden" passing. On Sunday (February 15), they shared a lengthy statement on social media, which read: "The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very.

"The most beloved human being any of us was lucky enough to know in his life. We've all been dreading sharing this news, as we are all still in absolute disbelief. Tim was instantly likeable and interacted with everyone he met with kindness and warmth. His laugh was infectious, and he immediately made people feel invited and encouraged." 

They went on to tell fans: "Strangers quickly became friends and friends became family. He had an undeniable light that was only matched by his dedication and love for his craft, which he was clearly put on earth to do. No words can ever do him justice. 

"Please know, if you are someone who loved Tim, he loved you too. The only thing that Tim loved more than creating music was being with his family. You'd be pressed to find a more joyful dad. We love you, Tim, thank you for loving us. You are a force of positivity that will be a constant presence in the rest of our days." 

Fans flocked to the comments to offer their sympathies and share their fondest memories online. One user penned: "Devastated. Tim changed my husband's opinion of live music. As a very technical musician and teacher, he found live music to never be as 'technically perfect' as the albums, and that bothered him (ugh, I know, I know).

"But then I took him to see MP play, and he was absolutely floored. HE said Tim's pocket was flawless and couldn't believe how incredibly MO sounded. I always loved watching Tim at MO shows, too, because his energy was so infectious and bursting with light. Rest easy, Tim. You will be so very deeply missed."

Another agreed: "Oh my God, this is absolutely heartbreaking. I am so sorry. Tim was an incredible human being who will leave an everlasting impact on so many, and I am so grateful to have known him. Sending all of the love to you guys, and his family." 

A third added: "One of the best, kindest, and most immediately welcoming men I've ever known. All my love to the rest of you guys and the family, absolutely heartbreaking."  

Timothy joined the American rock band back in 2011 and performed on their last four albums: Simple Math, Cope, A Black Mile to the Surface, and The Million Masks of God. Very described himself as a "songwriter's drummer" during a February 2022appearance on the Drummers on Drumming podcast. 

He told listeners: "I'd like to think that after doing this for 20 years or so, whatever it's been at this point, that I'm bringing something to the table that isn't just drums and grooves and all that, but it's understanding what a song should have, or could have in it, to hopefully enhance it or hopefully add something - a flavour, a feel to it. 

"Leaving your mark on a song and feeling like, 'Man, that's better 'cause I played on it'. That's kind of what I'm always sort of circling around and hoping to reach, having an impact on a song that's just that right thing.