Riot

Guitarist had reportedly exhibited coronavirus symptoms but no cause of death has been announced.

Tributes are pouring in from all over the metal world following the death of Riot guitarist Mark Reale, who passed away on Wednesday (Jan. 25) at the age of 56 from complications of Crohn's disease.

Founding Riot member Mark Reale passed away Wednesday morning (Jan. 25) at age 56, two weeks after being admitted to a San Antonio hospital for complications relating to his long-term struggle with Crohn's disease. The guitarist suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage on Jan. 11 and had been in a coma since then, although a recent update on his official site maintained a positive outlook on his progres

A week after being admitted to a San Antonio hospital for complications relating to his long-term struggle with Crohn's disease, Riot guitarist Mark Reale remains in a coma -- but although he's in critical condition, the latest news update from his official site maintains a positive outlook while leaving fans the ability to send personal prayers and messages to Reale's bedside.

Mark Reale, guitarist for Riot, is in critical condition at a San Antonio, Texas hospital due to complications from Crohn's disease. Reale formed Riot in 1975 and the band has enjoyed a successful career to this day, sharing the stage with everybody from AC/DC and Black Sabbath to Sammy Hagar and Kiss.