Women Guitarist Dead: Christopher Reimer, 26, Dies in His Sleep

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Flemish Eye

--Christopher Reimer is second from the right.

Christopher Reimer, guitarist for Calgary noise-rock group Women and, more recently, the Dodos, is dead at age 26. According to the Calgary Herald, he passed away in his sleep.

"We're shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Women guitarist, Chris Reimer. Chris' virtuosic playing is one of the many reasons we fell in love with this band in the first place. If you were lucky enough to ever see them play live, you know what we mean. Always calm and collected while shredding. So much fun to watch," wrote the group's U.S. record label Jagjaguwar.

"All of that aside, Chris was an incredible friend. He was one of the warmest and funniest people we've been lucky to know and work with. As sad as this is, it's hard to not smile when thinking of him. Our love and support goes out to Chris' family and friends. So so much love for you, Chris."

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Women Guitarist Dead: Christopher Reimer, 26, Dies in His Sleep

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