a sad month for metal heads, first Ronnie James Dio dies ... and now slipknot's bassist, Paul Gray. just wanted to say R.I.P Paul
His death has an "Unknown cause" - **It appears to be drug related, as he was found in the IOWA hotel, with loads of pills and neadles, the receptionist at the hotel said she found him , "Purple" R.I.P
Source:

http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/tribute-...nots-paul-gray/

The Phone call from the hotel and the police was like this:
"Operator: Nine One One.

Employee: Yeah, this is The Towne Place Suites, 8800 North Park Drive, Urbandale.

Operator: Okay.

Employee: We have a gentleman we believe has passed away.

Operator: You what?

Employee: We believe the gentleman has passed away.

Operator: Okay. Do you have a business phone number I can look up?

Employee: I don't have it.

Operator: Okay, hang on just a second. Was the death expected?

Employee: Em, We believe it was a drug overdose.

Operator: Are you with him now?

Employee: Yes I am. His hands and legs are all purple.

Operator: What room did you say?

Employee: Room 431.

Operator: Are you with him now?

Employee: Yes.

Operator: Do you know how old he is? Fifties, sixties, seventies?

Employee: No, no, probably late twenties. There's a hypodermic needle next to his bed here so...

Operator: So he's not awake?

Employee: Oh God no. He's all folded --

Operator: He's not breathing? Looks like he's been there a while?

Employee: Oh yeah. His mum called this morning. She'd been trying to get a hold... He's been gone a while.

Operator: Okay. Why does it look like he's been gone a while? Is he stiff in a warm environment, or --

Employee: His hands and legs are all purple. He's crunched over in the corner next to the wall.

Operator: Is he cold and stiff?

Employee: Oh, I'm not touching him.

Operator: Okay.

Employee: No.

Operator: You think he's definitely beyond any help then?

Employee: I would guess.

Operator: Okay. Hang on here. Are you the employee there?

Employee: Maintenance, yeah.

Operator: Was he supposed to check out today or something?

Employee: I don't know. I just know his mum called and was unable to get a hold of him.

Operator: Alright, they'll be on their way over there. Do you happen to know his name?

Employee: Looks like – there's a bottle of pills there that says 'Paul Gray'. There's all kinds of pills everywhere.

Operator: Okay, I'll have the officer and the unit meet you over there.

Employee: Okay, thank you."

There is already a topic about this here

Sorry about that, I did'nt see it because that was in "General discussions"

Yeah it can be a bit confusing since it's a music related topic but through habit RIP posts usually go in General or Members so they get more attention. That being said it's not a forum rule or anything.