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Daily Mirror
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Matt Keil dead: Comeback Kid bassist dies at 39 after year-long health battle
The former bassist of Canadian punk band Comeback Kid was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease last year The former bassist of punk band Comeback Kid, Matt Keil, has died aged 39 following a year-long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Matt, who was part of the Canadian band from 2008 until his departure in 2014, was featured on their albums 'Symptoms + Cures' and 'Die Knowing'. Comeback Kid confirmed the tragic news in a post shared on their official Instagram page. They shared a slew of throwback photos with the band as well as a number of sweet behind the scenes snaps. They wrote: "It's with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our longtime friend and previous bass player Matt Keil. "Matt played in CBK from 2008 - 2014, a time when we were really starting to tour internationally on a more global scale. He was such an amazing friend and musician. Just the greatest guy to tour with, be around, and explore the world with. "We are sending our love to his wife Maddie and their 2 daughters. We will honour his memory for all our years to come. We love you, Matt K." Matt has two children with his wife Madeline Keil - Ellie, nine, and seven-year-old Zoey. Along with being a musician, he was also a realtor. The star was diagnosed with the degenerative disease, ALS, in May last year. ALS a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS causes loss of muscle control. The disease gets worse over time. It is a fatal disease with no known cure. When he was first diagnosed, his wife set up a GoFundMe page describing his condition. "The aggressive progression of this disease within a year of diagnosis has hindered Matt's independence & altered his family's day-to-day lives," she told readers. Madeline announced the devastating news of his death on July 13, writing: "It is with a shattered heart that I share that the love of my life and my very best friend passed away yesterday afternoon after a 19 month long battle with ALS "We shared a harmonious marriage filled with laughter and joy. He was an amazing parent, my own personal comedian, and the very best partner. I will miss you for the rest of my life. I love you forever.' His friends and fans paid tribute to him on Comeback Kid's social media page. One user wrote: "All my love. I'll never forget recording his voicemail message on that Lowtalker / bane / strike anywhere / touché tour. "One of the kindest and funniest people we've ever toured with. Condolences." "He was a good man we shared so many laughs together," one said. "God bless his soul and his family," and another added: "Sending lots of love to all of you and his family. Sorry for your loss."
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Bass guitarist for iconic punk band Comeback Kid dies after short health battle
Former Comeback Kid bassist Matt Keil has died after a year-long battle with the incurable degenerative neurological disorder, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Keil, 39, from Minnesota, played with the Canadian punk band from 2008 to 2004 and was featured on two of their albums, 'Symptoms + Cures' and 'Die Knowing.' The father-of-two was diagnosed with the devastating neurological disorder on May 2, 2024. ALS, which is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, impacts the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control. It is a fatal disease with no known cure. Comeback Kid posted a heartfelt tribute to the former bassist on social media, confirming he passed away on Sunday. 'It's with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our longtime friend and previous bass player Matt Keil,' the band said. 'He was such an amazing friend and musician. Just the greatest guy to tour with, be around, and explore the new countries in the world with. 'We are sending our love to his wife Maddie and his two daughters and want to honor his memory for our all years to come. We love you Matt K.' About half of ALS patients have a life expectancy of three years after the initial onset of symptoms, though some can survive for decades. The rare and incurable degenerative condition impairs the nervous system over time and causes the muscles to increasingly suffer from paralysis. After his diagnosis, Keil's loved ones launched a GoFundMe to support his wife Maddie and their two daughters, Ellie, 9, and Zoey, 7. 'You may know Matt Keil as a loving husband of 12 years to Maddie, or as a dedicated father,' the fundraiser said. 'You may also know him as a successful realtor, impassioned musician, and member of the Twin Cities community. However Matt has been a part of your life, you know that he is one of the kindest, most generous, hilarious, and genuine people. 'Matt would love nothing more than to live the rest of his years spending time with his family, traveling to the lake in Wisconsin, golfing, making music with friends, cheering on his daughters at soccer and gymnastics, or watching silly movies with the love of his life.' His wife released a heartbreaking tribute reflecting on their marriage after his passing. 'It is with a shattered heart that I share that the love of my life and my very best friend passed away yesterday afternoon after a 19-month-long battle with ALS,' she said. 'We shared a harmonious marriage filled with laughter and joy. He was an amazing parent, my own personal comedian, and the very best partner. I will miss you for the rest of my life. I love you forever.'
