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Former member of Fleetwood Mac commits suicide
Thursday, June 7, 2012    
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66-year-old Bob Welch's body was found by his wife in Nashville Thursday

(TMZ) - A former member of the iconic rock band Fleetwood Mac was found dead at his Nashville home today after shooting himself - this according to Nashville Police.

66-year-old Bob Welch's body was found by his wife around noon. According to police, Bob shot himself in the chest.

Police say Welch -- who had health issues recently - left a suicide note.

Welch was a guitarist and vocalist for Fleetwood Mac from 1971 to 1974. He formed the British rock group Paris in 1976, and had hits including "Sentimental Lady" and "Ebony Eyes."

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