Ex-Marilyn Manson bassist Gidget Gein found dead

Former Manson bassist Gidget Gein, aka Brad Stewart, was found dead on October 9 in his Burbank, CA home, allegedly due to a heroin overdose.

Gein, who was kicked out of Manson’s band in the 90’s due to drug-related issues and replaced by Twiggy Ramirez, had just completed a drug rehab program. He was 39.

According to LA Weekly’s Lina Lecaro, Gein “had just got a book deal, was recording a record with the guy who produced the first Jane’s Addiction”” record and just landed a solo show at La Luz de Jesus that he had wanted for years.”

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