Former Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr dead at 44

We just recieved word that former Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr passed away today. He was 44 years old. No further details are available at this time. Another sad loss for the world of metal :(

Updated from TMZ.com:

Starr appeared on the third season of "Celebrity Rehab" back in 2009 -- and was arrested last month for felony possession of a controlled substance. Salt Lake City cops say he had 6 Xanax pills and 6 Opana (painkiller) pills when he was busted.

Starr was 44 years old.

Mike's dad tells TMZ, "It's a terrible shock and tragedy."

UPDATE: Police tell us Starr's body was found in a Salt Lake City home today. Cops say they were called to the house at 1:42PM.