Sarah Michelle Gellar Reacts to Scott Weiland's Death After Starring in His 'Sour Girl' Music Video
Scott Weiland's sudden death is certainly personal for actress Sarah Michelle Gellar.
The 38-year-old actress, who starred in the Stone Temple Pilots' 1999 music video for "Sour Girl," reacted to Weiland's death on Friday. Weiland, the former lead singer for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, was touring with his new band, Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts, when he was found dead on his tour bus on Thursday night.
"#RIPScottWeiland, your music will live and your demons will leave ❤ your #sourgirl," Gellar tweeted, alongside a screen shot of the two.
#RIPScottWeiland your music will live and your demons will leave ❤️ your #sourgirlpic.twitter.com/kqamFVdGBP
— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) December 4, 2015WATCH: Scott Weiland, Former Lead Singer of Stone Temple Pilots, Dead at 48
More celebs have expressed their sadness on social media about Weiland's death, including a number of his fellow musicians.
Deeply saddened by the passing of singer #ScottWeiland. What a voice we've lost. Thoughts and prayers to his family. https://t.co/Y8dRponluc
— Alice Cooper (@RealAliceCooper) December 4, 2015Rest, Scott. In peace. https://t.co/8yQQ3ZBBnY
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 4, 2015PHOTOS: Stars We've Lost in Recent Years
According to a post on Weiland's Instagram page, the rocker "passed away in his sleep" while on a tour stop in Bloomington, Minnesota. He was 48 years old.
"At this time we ask that the privacy of Scott’s family be respected," the statement reads.
Weiland is survived by his third wife, photographer Jamie Wachtel, and his two children from his previous marriage to model Mary Forsberg, 15-year-old Noah, and 13-year-old Lucy.