Just days after announcing he was battling stage 4 cancer, Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green died on New Year’s Eve at the age of 45 in his sleep. Green was one of the three founding members of the band along with Isaac Brock and bassist Eric Judy. Green’s death leaves Brock as the sole original member. Modest Mouse recently completed a tour marking the 25th anniversary of their second album, The Lonesome Crowded West, in which Green was touring in part, but had to depart due to his health issues.
A friend of Green’s, Marco Collins, shared the tragic news on social media.
“I honestly hate having to give you this bad news. @sluglife (Jeremiah from @@ModestMouse) has unexpectedly passed away. I’m devastated. We all thought the prognosis was good, including his oncologist. His family asked that I release this press release:
“It is with a very heavy heart that the Green and Namatame families announce the passing of their husband, father, son, and brother, Jeremiah Green. Jeremiah, drummer and founding member of the Issaquah based band Modest Mouse, lost his courageous battle with cancer on December 31. He went peacefully in his sleep. Jeremiah was a light to so many. At this time the family is requesting privacy. More information will be forthcoming including a Celebration of Life for friends and fans in the coming months. Jeremiah’s loved ones would like to thank everyone for their continued well wishes and support.”
Issac Brock penned the following tribute on the band’s page
“I don’t know a way to ease into this: Today we lost our dear friend Jeremiah,” the band wrote on its official Facebook page shortly before midnight on New Year’s Eve. “He laid down to rest and simply faded out. I’d like to say a bunch of pretty words right now, but it just isn’t the time. These will come later, and from many people. Please appreciate all the love you give, get, have given, and will get. Above all, Jeremiah was about love. We love you.”
