Overview

• DePace confirmed the death to Pitchfork, with outlets reporting an apparent heart attack and ex-wife Meri St. Mary stating he died of a heart attack.
• He had been recovering from a recent stroke at his home in Humboldt, California, where he is believed to have died.
• Loose joined Flipper after the departure of original singer Ricky Williams and became a defining voice alongside bassist-vocalist Will Shatter.
• A severe back injury in 1994 limited his activity for years, and in 2015 the band announced David Yow as his touring replacement.
• Flipper’s slow, abrasive sound helped shape alternative rock, notably influencing Nirvana, whose frontman Kurt Cobain often showcased his admiration.