Killers' Saxophonist Tommy Marth Commits Suicide
April 26 2012, Published 4:24 a.m. ET
Tommy Marth, saxophonist for The Killers, committed suicide earlier this week, E! News confirmed today. He was 33.
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A statement posted on the band's Facebook page and Twitter reads: "Last night we lost our friend Thomas Marth. Our prayers are with his family. There's a light missing in Las Vegas tonight. Travel well, Tommy."
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Tommy joined The Killers in the studio in 2005 and began touring with them in 2008. He contributed to their second and third albums, Sams' Town and Day & Age. Tommy was also very well-known in Las Vegas from playing with Big Friendly Corporation and Black Camaro.
He is survived by his parents and two siblings. Our prayers with them. R.I.P., Tommy.