Friday, May 27, 2011 4:31am ET by Newsdesk
Kings of Leon mourn the death of close relativeKings of Leon are mourning the death of a close relative this morning, May 27. Guitarist Jared Followill took to Twitter earlier today to break the sad news and wrote: "Just lost my uncle Cleo. My tears could fill the Mississippi River right now. I'm an absolute mess." Following a wave of replies, he thanked fans for their continued love and support, adding: "Thank you all for being nice. This is a tough time." The Followills have always been a tight-knit family with the band returning to their hometown for holidays and other events, and this tragic news comes after a period of happiness and celebration for the guys who recently attended Caleb's wedding and welcomed the arrival of Matthew's first son. Watch a recent interview with the band here:
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