Musician Carl Bevan, former drummer for 1990s British pop band 60 Ft Dolls, has reportedly died. He was 51 years old.
Bevan’s death was announced by his partner Bev. No cause of death was given.
“It breaks my heart to share that our dear, crazy boy has sadly passed away very suddenly,” Bev wrote in a post on Bevan’s Facebook page on August 8. “I didn’t post sooner because I needed some time to tell close friends and family in person, so thank you all for your respect.”
“As you can imagine, myself, his daughter, parents, friends and family are all absolutely devastated. I will of course pass on more information as soon as I have it and there will be time to share the memories, but in the meantime, much love to you all.”
Bevan’s death was also confirmed by his father Ray in a social media post.
“It is with a heavy heart that I post this today. My beautiful, talented, funny and brilliant only son passed away yesterday,” Ray Bevan wrote in a Facebook post on August 9. “I will miss you Carl. I am so proud of you. You had so many dreams for your future as an artist, but rest assured that your unique, incredible paintings will achieve legendary status in the years to come. My life will never be the same without you.”
Bevan and the 60 Ft Dolls rose to fame in the 1990s when he was still a teenager. The band’s 1996 debut album, The Big 3, reached the top 40 of the UK album charts and included chart-topping hits such as Happy Shopper, Hair and Talk To Me. As a touring band, the 60 Ft Dolls supported popular rock bands such as Oasis, the Sex Pistols, the Foo Fighters and Iggy Pop, according to the BBC. The band also played a number of festivals including Glastonbury, T in the Park and Reading before disbanding in 1998.
Richard John Parfitt, former frontman of the 60 Ft Dolls, also issued a statement acknowledging Bevan’s death.
“Carl Bevan was a brilliant drummer, a brilliant artist and a brilliant friend. Farewell little brother X,” Parfitt wrote in a post to X.
According to the BBC, following his music career, Bevan became a landscape painter, painting scenes he saw while walking his dog Billy.
Bevan leaves behind Bev and Ray and his daughter Connie.
