Who was Wayne Swinny? Saliva Guitarist Wayne dead at 59 after brain hemorrhage

Guitarist Wayne Swinny, a founding member of the rock band Saliva, died Wednesday after suffering a “spontaneous brain hemorrhage,” the band announced on social media. Saliva, a Memphis-area band that formed in 1996, confirmed Swinny’s death in a Facebook post. His age was not revealed, but TMZ reported that he was 59.

After arriving at the hospital, Swinny was diagnosed with what the band called a “spontaneous hemorrhage in his brain” and was admitted to the hospital’s intensive care unit.

By late Wednesday afternoon, the band provided a second update to their fans, sharing that Swinny had died.

“It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our brother Wayne Swinny. Wayne passed away this afternoon from a Spontaneous brain hemorrhage while we were out on tour,” the band’s announcement reads. “Details for the funeral arrangements will be announced shortly. Wayne will be missed by all those who knew him. We love you, Wayne.”