Jerry Abbott Dead: Dimebag, Vinnie Paul's Dad Dies 5 Days Before 81st Birthday

Songwriter Jerry Abbott, Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell's father, died at 80. The cause of death is not publicized.

Jerry's close pal, Danny Wood Sr., uploaded a carousel of photos of the late record producer on Facebook, confirming his death on Wednesday, April 3. The musician passed away on Tuesday, April 2, a few days shy of what would have been his 81st birthday.

Jerry Abbott Dead at 81

According to Danny, Jerry died in a Denton caregiving facility.

"I'm very sad to tell everyone of the passing of a close friend Jerry Abbott. He died last night in a Denton caregiving facility. His Family is having a private Funeral for Family and close Friends with a Memorial Service being planned. Details soon," the caption read.

Friends, fans and colleagues left heartfelt messages in the comments section to honor Jerry's legacy.

One wrote, "So sorry to hear this Danny will be praying for the family and friends for comfort and understanding love and blessings."

"I played my first session at Pantego Sound with Jerry Abbott. I was young and stupid gonna show him I had chops I will remember forever what he asked me to do, He banged his fist on the board and said Danny can you play straight quarter notes on that bass drum. I was so embarrassed I could have set on a nickel and swung my feet.I learned a valuable lesson that day!! Thanks Jerry and God Bless you RIP..," a second shared.

In his book, Over My Left Shoulder: The Life And Times Of Jerry Abbott, the patriarch admitted he had little contact with his sons. While he questioned what happened to their relationship, he acknowledged people's physical and mental problems while growing up.

He previously revealed he only saw Vinnie Paul and Dimebag during the latter's birthday at Tunica.

How Did Dimebag, Vinnie Paul Die?

In 2004, an obsessed fan shot Dimebag and three other people during a Damageplan show at the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus, Ohio. The suspect, named Nathan Gale, reportedly committed the crime because he was upset that Pantera disbanded and blamed everything on Dimebag. He fired three shots at the back of Dimebag's head and one in his hand.

A Columbus police officer shot Nathan after firing his gun.

Years later, Dimebag's brother, Vinnie Paul, was found dead inside his Las Vegas home after suffering a heart condition. His cause of death was later determined as dilated cardiomyopathy.

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