Tommy Marth, touring saxophone player with The Killers has been found dead in his Las Vegas home. He was 33.
His death has been confirmed as a suicide, reports NME. Marth collaborated with The Killers on their 2006 album Sam's Town and its follow-up Day Age and also toured extensively with the group.
A message appeared last night on the official Killers twitter account confirming the news.
Last night we lost our friend Thomas Marth. Our prayers are with his family.There's a light missing in Las Vegas tonight. Travel well, Tommy
— The Killers (@thekillers) April 24, 2012
According to the local coroner's office, Marth died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.