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Nick Menza former Megadeth drummer dead at 51

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Nick Menza former Megadeth drummer dead at 51

 

Blabbermouth — Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza passed away Saturday night (May 21) while performing with the band OHM: at The Baked Potato in Studio City, California. He was 51 years old.

Nick collapsed during the third song of OHM:‘s set. Earliest reports indicate he suffered a massive heart attack and was pronounced dead upon arrival at hospital. No other details are being released at this time.

One person who was present at The Baked Potato last night told BLABBERMOUTH.NET: “It appeared to be a seizure but [Nick] stopped breathing. Two patrons took over and began CPR until EMS arrived. EMS worked on him for 25-plus minutes, including adrenaline shots, three shocks and non-stop compressions.”

Nick‘s biographer and friend J. Marshall Craig said: “We ask for prayers for Nick‘s family, his family, and especially his two sons and their mother, Teri.

 
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