Musician Vic Chesnutt Dies at Age 45, Suicide Suspected

Courtesy Austinist  Fri, 12/25/2009 - 4:16pm

Constellation Records Constellation Records has confirmed tragic news that beloved musician Vic Chesnutt has passed away, issuing this statement: "Surrounded by family and friends, Vic Chesnutt died in Athens Georgia this afternoon, Friday 25 December at 14:59.

In the few short years that we knew him personally, Vic transformed our sense of what true character, grace and determination are all about.

Our grief is inexpressible and Vic’s absence unfathomable. We will make more information available according to the wishes...



 

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