Alec John Such: Bon Jovi Rock Band Mourns Death of Bass Guitarist Founding Member, “We Are Heartbroken”

• Bon Jovi was formed in 1983 in New Jersey and is famous for it's hit songs that includes 'Livin' On a Prayer' and 'Wanted Dead or Alive'
• Alec John Such left the band in 1994 and was later replaced by bassist Hugh McDonald before the group reunited in 2018
• The reunion marked the group's induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and at the ceremony Alec spoke fondly of his band mates saying he love them to death

Founding member of American rock band Bon Jovi Alec John Such has died of unknown causes aged 70.

Heartbroken by his passing

The bass player of the band was pronounced dead through a Tweet by the group who stated he was an integral part of their hit songs.

The Twitter post read in part:

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"We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such. He was an original. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band."

Tweet below:

The original bass guitarist was credited with roping drummer Tico Torres and guitarist Richie Sambora into the band.

We will dearly miss him

"To be honest, we found our way to each other thru him -- He was a childhood friend of Tico and brought Richie to see us perform. Alec was always wild and full of life. Today those special memories bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. We'll miss him dearly," the Tweet read.

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In a related matter, Briefly News also reported Jon Bon Jovi has been bettering many lives with his wealth for years. In 2006, it was reported that he started The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation which helps with poverty alleviation. Bored Panda reports that the same foundation also helped open the JBJ Soul Kitchen, a restaurant where people in need are not charged for the food they eat.

While the first restaurant was launched in October 2011 around the Red Bank area in New Jersey, the second started operation in 2016 at Toms River.

Source: Briefly News