Casey Calvert, Guitarist for Hawthorne Heights, Dead at 26

Casey Calvert, guitarist for post punk/ rock band Hawthorne Heights, was found dead early Saturday morning. Calvert was 26-years-old.

According to several accounts Calvert appeared healthy on Friday night while spending time with friends before going to sleep for the night. Those same reports indicated that Calvert passed away at some point while sleeping.

Casey Calvert’s sound played a big role in Hawthorne Heights and its highly successful second album If Only You Were Lonely which debuted at #3 on the Billboard charts and produced the hit single “Saying Sorry.”

Hawthorne Heights had a show in Detroit, Michigan on Friday night and was scheduled for a show on Saturday in Washington D.C.

The official site of Hawthorne Heights posted a message on their front page stating:

“Today is probably the worst day ever. Its with our deepest regrets that we have to write this. Casey Calvert passed away in his sleep last night. We found out this afternoon before sound-check. We've spent the entire day trying to come to grips with this and figure out as much as possible. At this time we're not sure what exactly happened. Just last night he was joking around with everyone before he went to bed. We can say with absolute certainty that he was not doing anything illegal. Please, out of respect to Casey and his family, don't contribute or succumb to any gossip you may hear. We don't want his memory to be tainted in the least. Casey was our best friend. He was quirky and awesome and there will truly be no others like him! His loss is unexplainable. As soon as we know more we will let you know.” - Source: TransWorld News

Your comments...

Yeah...

Amanda.'s picture

Wow. Freaking thing is that my friend and I were listening to Hawthorn Heights today. Album If Only You Were Lonely... This is way too confusing... X3 forever Casey Calvert.

-amanda-

MAN!! i hope he lives a

Courtney.'s picture

MAN!! i hope he lives a better life up in heaven.
and i know, all of us will miss him. he was a huge
part of the band. WE LOVE YOU CASEY!! = ]
always.

:'(

Daina's picture

this is horrible. I'm not even that big of a fan of HH, but as soon as I found out about Casey's death my heart literally stopped. I can't imagine the tragedy that Hawthorne Heights is going through and my thoughts are with them, their friends, and their family.

<3

casey

Anonymous's picture

this is really sad he was so young.i loved casey,he was so awesome.hawthorne heights is so amazing&&i hope that they all are ok.
r.i.p casey <3

wow i cant believe this i'm

Anonymous's picture

wow
i cant believe this
i'm shocked
:(

so sad

jade's picture

Hawthorne heights is one of my favorite bands and I'm really upset that this has happened. Casey was a great guitarist and will be missed.

...this is so sad. I am a

Anonymous's picture

...this is so sad. I am a huge fan of Hawthorne Heights, and the band won't be the same without him.

May he rest in peace <3

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genrytravis's picture

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Saddest day of my life :'( I

Anonymous's picture

Saddest day of my life :'(

I love you casey so much<3

LOL

Anonymous's picture

Owned. I hope all of em share the same fate.

What a coward to not even

Gen Handley's picture

What a coward to not even put your name behind these words.

You are a sick coward

Julia Trask's picture

OMFG HOW COULD YOU SAY THAT?? You are a very sick person. NOBODY deserves to die. He didn't do anything to you. You are very fucked up in the head. Even if you didn't like his music he is still a human being with a grieving family. You are a coward. You have balls enough to say those things but obviously not enough to put your name on it. Grow a pair you sick freak.

your an asshole

Danielle's picture

what the fuck is your problem. are you some kind of a sick fuck?! i dont care how much you hated Casey or HH but that comment was uncalled for. you obviously have norespect. fuck you!

ass hole

DJ Sweeney (KIDD)'s picture

its people like you makin this world world go to shit
a human being and a damn good artist lost his life! how bout a little compation or sympathy even if u dont like the music or whatever your beef is.

just remember you heartless bastard karmas a bitch

wow

RIP Casey's picture

That's horrible to say. And worse yet you won't even admit it to yourself. Beleive it or not there are people deeply affected by this loss. If you wanna be happy about it, whatever. But don't shovew it in peoples faces. It's messed up. A lot of people miss him. That's all I'm gonna say.
Casey: RIP You weill always be awesome in my eyes.
Hawthorne Heights: I hope you are able to get through this hard time. Remember, your fans will always be with you.

<3

that's wacked

me of course's picture

dude you must messed up in the head or something, because you don't just go around laughing at someones misfortunes, douch bag go suck your mom's cock

What kind of sick torted person are you??

Calza801W.B.'s picture

What kind of sick torted person are you??(and if you didn't know what torted ment, tort means twist)
What if you died at the age of 26?? What if you were in a band that was known half way across the world?? What if this happened to someone you and millions of others loved and cared about?? What if this was your son, brother, band member, friend, or just a family member in general?? Think about this long and hard, then tell me your opinion on the situation. If it doesn't change your mind then whatever, you're a sick torted being.

Hahahahaha, YES! Finally

Anonymous's picture

Hahahahaha, YES! Finally someone says it. God damn. Now I'm gonna say that I'm a metalhead and i HATE this crappy band. But I've dealt with more people dying in my music that you will ever have to endure. Randy Rhoads, Cliff Burton, Chuck Shuldiner, Darrell Abbot, Vitek, all these have hurt me but don't dwell on the fact that they're dead, and certainly don't diss someone for having an opinion. Celebrate the fact that he WAS alive and listen to their music, however crappy it may be.

Casey Calvert

admin_huliq's picture

Hello everyone, truly I did not know if I should or should not approve the last coment "Owned. I hope all of em share the same fate." In such a situation when a young person is dead this is outrageous to make such a horrible comment.

However, I thought i should approve this so we all see that in our life how evil people can be. I just can't find words to describe it. But the words of the above comment speka for themselves. But you see, the person who made the comment is not only evil, but also a coward because he/she was afraid to disclose his identity. It's like hit and run...

im not a big faan of

Anonymous's picture

im not a big faan of hawthorne heights, but it is always sad when a young person with everything to look forward to just dies. His family and friends are in my prayers. RIP

He will always be an hero

Anonymous's picture

He will always be an hero

no way!

Anonymous's picture

that so really bad omg... dont beleive it. HE'S REALLY DEAD. IM A REALLY BIG FAN

RIP casey <3 :( !!!!!

I cant believe it

Brandon Havranek's picture

wow..
i am a huge fan of HH
and i cant believe this..
he will be missed...

R.I.P. Casey

Wow. while i do hate

Anonymous's picture

Wow. while i do hate Hawthorne Heights and cant stand any of their music or members, I send my condolences to his family and bandmates for their lost. No matter how much you hate a band or someone, no one deserves to die for it.

R.I.P

not a big fan, but that's

Anonymous's picture

not a big fan, but that's hard for anyone to go through. i would be devistated if that happened to TAI.

tai

ria's picture

Feel better. Read my post.

In the words of TAI, "Death is going to catch up to all one day, it's just that yours is coming quicker than ours,"

casey :/

stacie's picture

casey was the best ever he'll be greatly missed,i remember going to one of their concerts and he was so awesome,and lively
i hope hawthorne heights is ok and that they will be able to move on,it will be hard to see him replaced but i dont know what they have to do
casey you rocked hard!!!!you played the best ever ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫
R.I.P

Casey<3

Alyssa Kathryn's picture

Casey was the best screamer/guitarist ever.
Hawthorne Heights can't ever replace him.

<33RIP Casey Calvert 11-24-07

true

Anonymous's picture

true

Casey Love :(

Angela's picture

we love you Casey.....

casey, I miss you!!!!!!!!

Danielle's picture

its hard to think hes gone, and i dont think i'm really over the initial shock. i DONT want to believe this is true, i'm so sad. Casey was awesome. HH is never going to be able to replace him in any way. i miss you so much Casey. we love you. RIP babe! i'll meet you again someday! Give em` hell in the after life.

Wow.

Kristen's picture

I heard the news while I was at work.
It made me think twice.
This could have been me or you.

He played such a big role in the success of this band.
I am sure the future of this band is up in the air.

As they say, only the best die young.

Casey

Rachel Havok's picture

I miss him so much. It so hard to believe that he is really gone. He was such a great guy. He inspired me so much. This is so terrible. I've been crying since I found out Saturday night.

omfg

jimmie's picture

seriously?? i cant believe something like this could happen.
my prayers really do go out to caseys band mates and family. such a tragedy to have to deal with such a great loss. I love HH and Casey was amazing. To that anonymous person who thinks its right to say something like that in a time like this your dead wrong. your such a bitch!! such a shame..

RIP CASEY CALVERT

man...

ria's picture

I was never a big fan. In fact I've never heard this band before until a couple of weeks ago. But it pains my heart to see a passionate musician just pass away with probably a handfull of other things he wishes to accomplish. From reactions to everybody, Casey must've been a very incredible person. But however he passed away, I know he would be in a happier place. Even though he always did have a happy time making everyone else in the world happy.

In the words of TAI, "Death is going to catch up to all one day, just that yours is coming quicker than ours"

but don't be extremely dissapointed. because Casey wouldn't like his fans to be depressed. he probably wants you to remember him by the mark he left on earth. and just be glad there was someone in your life to make a change.

I hope his family and the band would be able to move on with the happiness from Casey.

Feel Better Everyone :D
Casey's Smiling ;]

I'd die for Casey

Amanda's picture

Not only am I a HUGE Hawthorne Heights fan, but I was also supposed to go to their last show, as a whole band that is. I was sooo devastated that I didnt get to go to the one in Detriot on the 24th, and so my friends and I just spent the weekend smoking pot... I saw them 6 times in concert, and every time I seen HH, I would always make way until I had a PERFECT view of Casey. He was my favorite. I feel guilt about not saving money and not going to that show.

Rest in Happiness Casey Calvert.
I love you, and if we could switch places, I wouldn't think twice about it, I'd do it for you.

<3

dearly missed

Anonymous's picture

casey was such an inspiration... its such a tragedy, but he lived a good life, made music and most of all he made a difference in so many lives...

hahahahahaha

Hawthorne Heights Sucks's picture

thats hilarious.... you guys are all comedians for saying that that guy was an actual musician he was in an emo band.... i feel bad for him but dont turn him into Kurt Cobain... he sucked too but...

Casey was

Jay Dyer's picture

A kind hearted guy, he would want you people to ignore losers like the guy who said about "sharing fate"

R.I.P. Casey!
x

Wow.

Katie-mae Shaffer from PA's picture

Hawthorne Heights will never be the same. Im praying for the band. HH you rock and you forever will. God Bless

PS. Hey owned guy....You Need Jesus

RIP CASEY

Michael's picture

26 is too young to die Hawthorne Heights will never sound as great as they did. RIP CASEY.

you son of a bitch, how

Anonymous's picture

you son of a bitch, how could you say something like that? you are not responsible to choose someones fate, it happens, i really like that band. please, i'm begging you to change, obviously something is wrong in your life, i hope you get over it. no one deserves to suffer.

he died in his sleep

srsly LOL's picture

OMG.....hahaha so he died in his sleep, didn't they create lyrics saying "so cut my wrists and black my eyes, so i could fall asleep or die, because you kill me". Apparently he killed 2 birds with one stone...HE DIED IN HIS SLEEP. LAWL

Why??

josh's picture

Casey was such a big part of this band. I completly love HH and I was devestated at the news I recieved that Casey had died. My prayers are with the family of casey and HH.
HH: Keep rock'n
Casey's Family: My prayers are with you
Casey: R.I.P
Anonymous writer: You had no right whatsoever to write something like that! Death is not a thing that should be wished on anyone. I just can't believe people could be that cruel

casey i loved u

zac's picture

casey i wish i could die and be with u so i could hear ur voice again the only reason i really like hawthorne heights is bcuz u screamed so god damn good! JT please please NEVER replace casey until u find ssomeway to imprint his memory into the band.

terible;

mackensie;'s picture

honestly, this is tradgic, there an amazing group,
and they were absoultly amazing in concert. they have and amzing sound, and hopefully even with the lose of casey they will stay together and play in the honor of casey; were all really shocked by the lose, stay strong.

<3 Rip, casey calvert.

:(

sarah's picture

i only recently have started to listen to hawthrone heights and from the first time i herd them i thought they were amazing...

hawthrone heights, the band members, family, friends, and fans of casy are all in my prayers.

r.i.p casy....

RIP CASEY!

Mia Kathryn Neuxil's picture

I recently started to listen to Hawthorn Heights all the time... They became my favorite band of all time...

As soon as I found out Casey died, instantly I was pissed. He was an awesome guitarist and will always be missed. H.H. wont be able to replace his sound.

RIP CASEY CALVERT

Rest in Peace

Anonymus's picture

Hawthorne Heights was such an awesome band and i could not believe this tradjic thing that has happened. I couldn't believe it. And i know that it may not sound as comforting to grieve for a lost one from a total stranger as it would opposed to family, but casey was an amazing artist. He will be sorely missed and i hope everything turns out ok for everyone else. And for all those haters out there, skrew you. how would you feel if one of your favorite bands' members died? Think about that. Don't worry HH, your fans got your back. Remember, you wouldn't be as big as you are today without your loving fans. That comment was not supposed to be offensive but so you acknoledge the meaning that your fans miss casey too and that you're not going through this alone. No one can ever replace CASEY. Rest in peace. At least he didn't die painfully but leaving his friends with the last good memories that they will have of him.

i'm gonna miss him

early is gonna is you casey's picture

awww caseys gone he was my fav i miss you R.I.P