Slipknot's Shawn Crahan announces tragic death of 22-year-old daughter Gabrielle
Slipknot's Shawn Crahan — better known as Clown — has announced the tragic death of his youngest daughter, Gabrielle, 22.
The 49-year-old father-of-four shared the news on Instagram on Sunday night.
"It is with a broken heart, and from a place of the deepest pain, that I have to inform all of you that my youngest daughter, Gabrielle, passed away yesterday – Saturday May 18th, 2019," the percussionist wrote, captioning a photo of Gabrielle.
Slipknot's Shawn Crahan, aka Clown. WireImage
"She was 22 years old," he added. Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming. My family and I ask that our privacy be respected moving forward. Thank you. Much love, clown."
Shawn and his wife Chantel are also parents to daughter Alexandria and sons Gage and Simon.
Slipknot's Shawn 'Clown' Crahan, wife Chantel Crahan (right) and daughter Gabrielle Crahan (left) in 2014. FilmMagic
Alexandria posted a tribute to Gabrielle on Sunday.
"Yesterday my little sister Gabrielle passed away," she wrote on Instagram, alongside a family photo. "I am in shock and have no idea how to process the wave of emotions I am experiencing. The comforts I have in these moments are my family, friends, and cats.
"Please put good energy out for my parents and my brothers. This loss leaves the biggest hole and our lives will never be the same. 22 is too young to die."
Brother Simon wrote, "Today is the hardest day ever, I'm confused, I'm angry, I'm sad and I'm just sad just really sad. Gabri I miss you so much I miss you like no other we were best friends we had a good bond and now your not here anymore. I love you Gabri and I know you'll know that forever."
