Today is a sad day in Heavy Music. We regret to inform you that RIOT's founder and guitarist Mark Reale has ceased to exist. Here is a statement from the band:
" To friends and fans of Mark Reale and Riot,
"We are deeply saddened to confirm that Mark has lost his battle with a lifelong illness.
"Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated by Mark's family, friends, and bandmates at this difficult time."
Reale had been admitted to a San Antonio hospital in critical condition due to complications of Crohn's disease. Subsequently, he was not able to appear in the band's recent performances in the Northeast and aboard the 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise to Grand Cayman.
May his soul ROCK IN PEACE!
Here are some facts about Crohn's disease:
- An inflammatory disease that usually affects any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus.
- The symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, or weight loss.
- It can also cause complications such as skin rashes, arthritis, inflammation of the eye, tiredness, and lack of concentration.
- There is no cure for Crohn's disease.
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