Slipknot's Shawn Crahan announces tragic death of daughter Gabrielle aged just 22

Slipknot's Shawn Crahan has said "with a broken heart" that his daughter Gabrielle has died at the age of 22.

The musician, 49, posted a statement online that read: "It is with a broken heart, and from a place of the deepest pain, that I have to inform all of you that my youngest daughter, Gabrielle, passed away yesterday - Saturday May 18th, 2019."

The Grammy-winning musician, known as Clown, added "funeral arrangements will be forthcoming."

He said: "My family and I ask that our privacy be respected moving forward."

Gabrielle's brother Simon Crahan wrote on Instagram: "Today is the hardest day ever, I’m confused, I’m angry, I’m sad and I’m just sad just really sad.

"Gabri I miss you so much I miss you like no other we were best friends we had a good bond and now your not here anymore. I love you Gabri and I know you’ll know that forever."

Slipknot singer Corey Taylor took to Twitter with condolences for his bandmate: "My heart has broken for my brother. Please keep the Crahan family in your thoughts and love. She will be missed."