Slipknot drummer Clown's daughter, 22, 'died of a drug overdose' and paramedics 'found drug paraphernalia and evidence of narcotic use' at a Hollywood home days after she celebrated five months of sobriety
- Cops and fire department responded to a call for possible OD in LA on Saturday
- Sources say there was drug paraphernalia and evidence of narcotic use
- CPR was performed but Gabrielle Crahan, 22, was declared dead by paramedics
- Her cause of death is pending a toxicology report
- Slipknot drummer father Shawn Crahan thanked fans for support Wednesday
- He said: 'You have all proven that there is empathy, positivity, & strength in this community that we call humanity here on Earth'
- She shared a photo on Instagram celebrating five months sober last Thursday
Slipknot drummer Shawn Crahan's daughter died of a drug overdose just days after she posted an emotional picture on Instagram celebrating five months of sobriety, it has been reported.
Police and the fire department responded to a 911 call to a Hollywood home Saturday and found Gabrielle Crahan, 22, from Des Moines, Iowa, according to TMZ.
The publication reports drug paraphernalia and evidence of narcotic use was found at the scene.
CPR was performed on Gabrielle but she was reportedly declared dead at the scene.
Gabrielle Crahan reportedly died of an overdose Saturday. She was the daughter of Slipknot drummer Shawn Crahan (pictured with her earlier this month)
Gabrielle Crahan posted a picture on her Instagram showing an Alcoholics Anonymous sobriety coin alongside the caption '5 months' just three days before her death
Last message: Alongside the image, Gabrielle said '5 months' and posted a heart emoji
Gabrielle shared a photo of her Alcoholics Anonymous 'sobriety coin' on Thursday last week, just three days before her death.
The token is given to AA group members to represent the amount of time they abstain from alcohol.
She captioned the post '5 MONTHS' and attached a selfie alongside it showing her looking healthy and happy as she smiled towards the camera.
Her father announced her death Tuesday and on Wednesday he followed up with a message of thanks to fans for their 'endless amount of love, prayers, thoughts, and kindness'.
'While it is not possible for me to read and respond to each individual message & comment right now, I want you to know that we can feel the energy shared and we are so grateful,' the Slipknot Twitter account posted to over 2 million followers.
Cops and the fire department responded to a call for possible OD and sources say there was drug paraphernalia and evidence of narcotic use at the scene. Her sister Alexandria posted a tribute to Instagram Tuesday after her death
CPR was performed but Gabrielle Crahan (pictured right with her mother Chantel and father Shawn), was declared dead by paramedics. Her cause of death is pending a toxicology report
Slipknot drummer posted: 'You have all proven that there is empathy, positivity, & strength in this community that we call humanity here on Earth'
'You have all proven that there is empathy, positivity & strength in this community that we call humanity here on Earth.'
Crahan revealed that Gabrielle's funeral will take place Sunday.
'Flowers may be sent to the Scottish Rite Consistory in Des Moines. Cards & condolences may be directed to Iles Funeral Home in Des Moines,' he said in a statement.
Crahan, 49, wrote on Instagram Sunday: 'It is with a broken heart, and from a place of the deepest pain, that I have to inform all of you that my youngest daughter, Gabrielle, passed away yesterday - Saturday May 18th, 2019.'
The Grammy-winning musician, who has the stage names Clown and #6, said that 'funeral arrangements will be forthcoming,' adding, 'My family and I ask that our privacy be respected moving forward.'
Gabrielle is survived by her father and mother Chantel Crahan; sister Alexandria and brothers Gage and Simon, the latter of whom took to Instagram to express his feelings over the heartbreaking turn of events.
'Today is the hardest day ever, I’m confused, I’m angry, I’m sad and I’m just sad just really sad,' said Simon, who is also a musician.
'Gabri I miss you so much I miss you like no other we were best friends we had a good bond and now your not here anymore. I love you Gabri and I know you’ll know that forever.'
Alexandria posted a childhood shot of herself and her late sister, writing, '22 is too young to die.
'I am in shock and have no idea how to process the wave of emotions I am experiencing,' she wrote. The comforts I have in these moments are my family, friends, and cats. Please put good energy out for my parents and my brothers.'
Mainstay: Slipknot (Chris Fehn, Corey Taylor and Crahan) was snapped in 2009 in the U.K.
Crahan embraced Gabrielle (L) and his wife Chantel (R) at the 2014 Grammys in LA
Alexandria said her younger sister's premature passing 'loss leaves the biggest hole and our lives will never be the same.'
She later discouraged people from speculating on her sister's cause of death, posting text over a screengrab of a Reddit thread in which people were talking about the topic.
Slipknot singer Corey Taylor, took to Twitter with condolences for his bandmate: 'My heart has broken for my brother. Please keep the Crahan family in your thoughts and love. She will be missed.'
Slipknot was formed by Crahan in 1993 and has hits such as 2014's The Devil in I, 2009's Snuff and 2004's Duality.
Crahan, who is one of the heavy metal outfit's founding members, had performed with the band on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Friday, as the group played their new single Unsainted.
Look back: Gabrielle's sister Alexandria posted a childhood shot of herself and her late sister, writing, '22 is too young to die'
Request: Alexandria discouraged people from speculating on her sister's cause of death, posting text over a screengrab of a Reddit thread in which people were talking about the topic
