Vinnie Paul

On June 22, 2018, Pantera/Damageplan/Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott died at the age of 54 due to a dilated cardiomyopathy and coronary artery disease.

What Happened?
On June 22, 2018, Abbott died at his Las Vegas, Nevada home, at the age of 54. It was later revealed that Abbott had died from a "dilated cardiomyopathy and coronary artery disease." News of his death was initially released on the official Pantera Facebook page, stating only his association with the bands Pantera, Damageplan, and Hellyeah, along with a statement requesting that the privacy of his family be respected. Five days before his death, Abbott's final performance took place at The Vinyl at the Hard Rock Hotel and Resort at Las Vegas.

Aftermath
Following his death, tributes from all over the metal community began pouring in, including members of Black Sabbath, Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Megadeth, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Periphery, Slipknot, the Acacia Strain, In Flames, and many others. He is buried beside his mother, Carolyn, and brother, Darrell, at Moore Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Arlington, Texas.