The musician’s family and friends announced just days ago that he’d been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

“He laid down to rest and simply faded out.

These will come later, and from many people.”

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 04: Jeremiah Green of Modest Mouse performs on stage during Audacy Beach Festival at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park on December 04, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images for Audacy)

Jeremiah Green, drummer for the rock band Modest Mouse, has died at 45 after a stage 4 cancer diagnosis.Jason Koerner/Getty for Audacy

“Above all, Jeremiah was about love.

We love you.”

“Jeremiah was a light to so many,” she wrote.

“At this time the family is requesting privacy.

More information will be forthcoming, including a Celebration of Life for friends and fans in the coming months.

Jeremiah’s loved ones would like to thank everyone for their continued well-wishes and support.”

Namatameannounced on social mediaon Christmas Day that Green had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.