Former Weezer Bassist Found Dead

Mikey Welsh has been found dead in his hotel room.

Former Weezer star Mikey Welsh was found dead in his Illinois hotel room on Saturday.

Welsh was set to check out of the Raffaello Hotel in Chicago, but when the 40 year old failed to, staff members entered his room to find him unconscious and not breathing, according to the Associated Press.

An autopsy was performaed by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office on Sunday. The cause of death is as yet undetermined, and pending toxicology tests.

Police spokesperson Laura Kubiak has confirmed there is nothing to indicate foul play.

Welsh performed with rock band Weezer as the group's bassist from 1998 until 2001 but left after suffering a nervous breakdown.

He performed on their self-titled Green Album, which included hits such as 'Hash Pipe' and 'Island In The Sun'.

Welsh later found success as an artist and painter.