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Timothy Very Dies: Manchester Orchestra Drummer Was 42

February 15, 2026 at 11:26 PM
By Glenn Garner
Timothy Very Dies: Manchester Orchestra Drummer Was 42
Timothy Very, the drummer for Atlanta-based indie rock band Manchester Orchestra, has died. He was 42. On Saturday, the group announced “the sudden passing of our brother” with a heartfelt statement on Instagram. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. “The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our […]

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Timothy Very, the drummer for Atlanta-based indie rock band Manchester Orchestra, has died. He was 42. On Saturday, the group announced “the sudden passing of our brother” with a heartfelt statement on Instagram. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. “The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
Timothy Very, the drummer for Atlanta-based indie rock band Manchester Orchestra, has died. He was 42. On Saturday, the group announced “the sudden passing of our brother” with a heartfelt statement on Instagram. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. “The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our […] Timothy Very of Manchester Orchestra performs onstage during day 2 of the Firefly Music Festival on June 19, 2015 in Dover, Delaware. Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Firefly Timothy Very, the drummer for Atlanta-based indie rock band Manchester Orchestra, has died. He was 42. On Saturday, the group announced “the sudden passing of our brother” with a heartfelt statement on Instagram. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. “The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very,” the statement began. “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. Related Stories News Shelly Desai Dies: 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia', 'Men of A Certain Age' Actor Was 90

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