Oli Herbet, All That Remains guitarist, dead at 44

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Oli Herbet, lead guitarist and founding member of All That Remains, has died at 44.

"We were devastated to learn that Oli Herbert, our friend, guitar player, and founding member of All That Remains, has passed away," the rock bank confirmed on its official Facebook page Wednesday.

The group continued: "Oli was an incredibly talented guitarist and song writer who defined Rock and Metal from the Northeast. His impact on the genres and our lives will continue indefinitely."

Herbet's wife, Beth, thanked everyone for their "kind thoughts and words," but hesitated to go into detail about what happened to her husband until his loved ones have "a complete picture."

"As soon as we do there will be a statement from the family on this page," she wrote on Herbet's official Facebook page. "In the meantime, please respect our privacy as there are still relatives being informed of Oli’s passing."

TMZ and Billboard report Herbert was found dead in a pond near his Connecticut home Tuesday after someone reported the musician missing to authorities. Police say his death doesn't appear to be suspicious.

USA TODAY has reached out to the Connecticut State Police.

Herbert was an original member of All That Remains since 1998, along with vocalist Phil Labonte. He appeared on all of the band's nine studio albums.

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