Mike Starr – Alice in Chains Bassist Dies

The former Alice in Chains bassist, Mike Starr, died on Tuesday in Salt Lake City. Starr had a battle with drugs and was once part of the third season of VH1 reality TV show “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.” He was 44.

“Devastating to hear of Mike Starr succumbing to his illness. So very sad. Our prayers are with his family,” the doctor wrote on his Twitter page.