Timothy Very death: Manchester Orchestra drummer dies aged 42

‘We’ve all been dreading sharing this news as we are all still in absolute disbelief,’ the band wrote CultureMusicNewsTimothy Very death: Manchester Orchestra drummer dies aged 42‘We’ve all been dreading sharing this news as we are all still in absolute disbelief,’ the band wroteCarsen Holaday in New York Sunday 15 February 2026 13:38 GMTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popoverManchester Orchestra drummer Tim Very has died aged 42 (Getty Images for KROQ)Get the inside track from Roisin O'Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear ThisGet our free music newsletter Now Hear ThisGet our free music newsletter Now Hear ThisEmail*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeTimothy Very, longtime drummer of the Manchester Orchestra, has died at age 42.The Atlanta-based rock group announced his death Saturday. His cause of death has not been disclosed.“The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very,” the band wrote on Instagram. “The most beloved human being any of us were lucky enough to know in this life. We’ve all been dreading sharing this news as we are all still in absolute disbelief.”More to follow...More aboutdrummerDeathJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesCommentsMost popularPopular videosBulletinRead next