The saxophonist for The Killers died earlier this week from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head. He was only 33.

Thomas “Tommy” Marth, who was found dead in his Las Vegas home on Monday, played on tour with The Killers between 2008 and 2010 and played on their second and third albums “Sam’s Town” and “Day & Age”

His death has been ruled a suicide by officials in Clark County, Nevada

The Killers posted on their official Twitter account on Tuesday:

“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.” 

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