Todd Nance Dead: Widespread Panic’s Founding Drummer Dies at 57

Todd Nance, the founding drummer of rock band Widespread Panic, died on Wednesday, August 19, in Athens, Georgia. The 57-year-old musician died from “sudden and unexpectedly severe complications of a chronic illness,” his family said in a statement posted to the Widespread Panic Facebook page. There was no additional information provided about the nature of the illness or his cause of death.

A message from his former bandmates, also posted to the Facebook page, reads:

With heavy hearts and loving memories we say goodbye to our Brother Todd Alton Nance. Widespread Panic was born the night of Todd’s first show… For thirty years Todd was the engine of the Widespread Panic. He wrote great songs, and was a giving and forgiving collaborator. T Man was the epitome of a ‘team player.’ Drove the band and drove the van. Funny, adventurous, and a very kind soul, we wish Todd and his family peace during the sad time after so many happy times. Safe travels, Brother Todd.

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