Scott Weiland, singer of Stone Temple Pilots, dead at 48

 

MEDINA, Minn. --

Scott Weiland, the former frontman for the Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, has died. He was 48.

The singer's manager, Tom Vitorino, confirmed the death to The Associated Press early Friday morning. Vitorino said he learned of Weiland's death from his tour manager.

He did not provide further details but referenced a statement on Weiland's Facebook page.