“He was an original,” the rock band said in a statement released on Sunday.
“We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such.
He was an original,” the statement, released on the band’s social media channels, begins.
Alec John Such, Bon Jovi bassist and founding member, died at the age of 70.Ian Dickson/Redferns
“As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band.
To be honest, we found our way to each other thru him.”
“Alec was always wild and full of life,” the statement continues.
“Today those special memories bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye.
We’ll miss him dearly.”
Bon Jovi also released a video montage of Such.
“And I am only too happy to have been a part of that vision.”
“Now, to my bandmates,” he continued.
“These guys are the best.
I can get a little tear here so bear with me.
Love ‘em to death.
I always will.”
