Slayer guitarist Hanneman dead

Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman has died after suffering liver failure. The founding member of the band passed away in California on Thursday. A statement from the group's publicist reads, "Slayer is devastated to inform that their bandmate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about 11AM this morning near his Southern California home. He was 49. "Hanneman was in an area hospital when he suffered liver failure... and will be sorely missed."