Country star Todd Snider dies aged 59 days after he said he had been the victim of a ‘violent assault’ in Utah
Todd Snider, the 59-year-old Americana and alt-country singer known for his witty songwriting, has died days after he said he had been the victim of a “violent assault” in Utah.
His production company, Aimless, Inc., shared the news Saturday on social media, revealing Snider passed on Friday.
“Where do we find the words for the one who always had the right words, who knew how to distill everything down to its essence with words and song while delivering the most devastating, hilarious, and impactful turn of phrases?” the statement read.
“Always creating rhyme and meter that immediately felt like an old friend or a favorite blanket. Someone who could almost always find the humor in this crazy ride on Planet Earth.”
Earlier this month, Snider was arrested in Salt Lake City on charges of disorderly conduct, threats of violence, and trespassing. He was released hours later and taken to a hospital, where he said he had been the victim of a “violent assault” outside his hotel.
The incident led him to cancel his Lonesome and Then Some Tour as he sought medical treatment.
“Todd will be unable to perform for an undetermined amount of time,” Aimless, Inc., said in a November 3 statement. “We deeply apologize for the cancellation and any inconvenience it causes. We appreciate your understanding as Todd receives needed medical treatment. We hope to have more information on new dates soon.”
On Friday, his friends and family said Snider had been diagnosed with walking pneumonia after experiencing breathing trouble following his hospital stay. They asked fans to keep him in their thoughts and offer support.
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