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As announced earlier today, PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott has died. He was 54 years old.

“Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul has passed away,” reads a statement on the PANTERA Facebook page.

Metal world has paid tribute to Vinnie. Below are some of the updates: Via Metalwani

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach posted a video on his twitter. Watch it below:

Rock in peace Vinnie Paul
Say hi to brother Dime from all of us
We love you . Wish you were still here. Gone too soon man . Thanks for the music. And more importantly 30 years of non stop friendship. How rare is that In this business? I'm really gonna miss you 💕 pic.twitter.com/LUY41pzC0l

— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) June 23, 2018

Damn it. I love you brother. RIP Vinnie Paul. https://t.co/73fTmNLA2F

— Scott Ian (@Scott_Ian) June 23, 2018

I just woke up in Belgium to the news that my friend Vinnie Paul has passed away. Another metal hero taken too soon. Say hello to Daryl for me. Rest In Peace, my dear friend. @Pantera @hellyeahband #vinniepaul

— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) June 23, 2018

So sad to hear of the death of Vinnie Paul. Loved when Pantera did shows with us and in later years Vinnie was always front and center at all KISS shows. RIP and condolences to his family. https://t.co/DaQREBNVW7

— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) June 23, 2018