- Fontaines DC 's longtime manager, Trevor Dietz, has died suddenly at the age of 54.
- The band announced his passing in an Instagram statement on Tuesday, which read: “We are utterly heartbroken to let you know that on Sunday June 7th we lost our dear friend and manager Trevor.”
- Fontaines DC described Dietz as their "sixth member", adding: “He cared passionately for us and for what was fair and right in the wider world. He was fearless in his beliefs. We will miss him always.”
- The band then requested privacy for themselves and Dietz's family “at this terribly difficult time”, adding “RIP Trev”. The cause of Dietz’s death was not disclosed.
- Dietz began working with the Brit Award winners as a promoter at the beginning of their careers in Dublin. He went on to work alongside Fontaines as they reached international fame and released four critically acclaimed albums.
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Fontaines DC’s longtime manager Trevor Dietz dies aged 54: ‘We are utterly heartbroken’
