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Metal band’s founding member has died 2 months after longtime singer

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Juan Brujo, a founding member of the popular metal band Bujeria, has died.

He was 61.

Loudwire reported that Brujo suffered a heart attack in Ohio during a day off from the band's tour with GWAR. His death comes just two months after the group's longtime singer, "Pinche Peach" also died.

The band announced Brujo's death on its Facebook page.

"It is with deep sadness we have to announce that our leader Juan Brujo has passed away today," the post read.

The statement said that Brujo was "rushed to the nearest hospital in Wheeling, West Virginia by emergency services, but, despite the medical team's greatest effort, he died."

The statement added that Brujo's "family, friends and bandmates are devastated and wish to mourn in private, while they appreciate the fans' love and support."

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  • "The Wizard is dead," the post closed by saying. "Long live the Wizard!"

    "Pinche Peach" died in July after also reportedly dealing with "serious heart complications."

    The band announced his death in a post on Facebook.

    "I never thought I would have to do something like this," the post read. "This is not easy for me. So here I am with very heart-breaking news. This news hurts more (than) anything else I've ever announced here before... Pinche Peach of Brujeria passed away last night from serious heart complications.

    "As a long-term member of Brujeria he was the unmasked face of Brujeria!" the post continued. "He was the 'star' of all our song videos. Videos like 'La Migra' to 'El Patron del Reventon.' The band and I will miss you dearly. We love you and loved working with you1 You will not ever be forgotten!! He was my best friend, my bro, my bandmate, and my cousin."

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