He's talking about the frontman of the band Alice in Chains. He was found dead in his apartment, in a rather bad state after two weeks of decomposition. Overdose, apparently.
Speaking of celebrity deaths, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez of TLC was killed in a car accident on Thursday.
Let me get this nice and pellucid. Alice and Chains, along with TLC, are out of commision? I believe that's two less scourges to worry about. I'm happy they're gone, just like that Aalyiah girl.
I haven't solicited bad music, and that puts me literal leagues ahead of them. Now, if we can just get rid of that Elton John fellow... Minus that Rocketman song.