Polaris guitarist Ryan Siew dead at 26 after ‘brain fog’ battle
nypost.comon social media that Siew died last week. A cause of death was not given. “It is with shattered hearts & the deepest sorrow that we tell you our dear brother and bandmate Ryan Siew passed away on the morning of Monday, June 19.
He was 26 years old, and for 10 incredible years he was our best friend and artistic soulmate. Those years will never be enough,” members Jamie Hails, Rick Schneider, Jake Steinhauser, and Daniel Furnari wrote on Instagram. “He was kindhearted and clever, he was funny and brave and creative, and he was talented beyond all measure.
He loved art, and beauty in all its forms.”In January, Siew posted an Instagram photo seemingly from a hospital bed, revealing to fans that he was spending the new year “working on myself.”“I’m happy to say I’m no longer on any anti depressants, no longer living with the constant brain fog and lethargy,” he shared.
The Post has contacted a rep for Polaris for comment. Shortly after Siew’s death, Polaris announced they were canceling their remaining European summer tour due to “a serious personal crisis in our family.”The band continued in its statement Tuesday: “Most of all, he loved & adored his family & friends.
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