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Former Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable has died at the age of 40.

His body was found at his Aberdare home at 5.30am this morning, WalesOnline reports

South Wales Police confirmed the death of a 40-year-old man and said that there are no suspicious circumstances at this stage. The cause of death has not yet been established.

His mother Mabel, 79, said: "Stuart has travelled all over the world with the band and I have worried myself silly. He is now settled down and then this has happens. It has not sunk in yet."

Stuart's brother Paul added: "The family has no further comment to make at this stage. It is in the hands of the police."

Stuart was the original drummer in Stereophonics and played on the band's first four albums. He was sacked from the group in September 2003 and went on to form Killing for Company.

The band were due to play the Pepsi Max Stage at Donington Park on June 12.

Digital Spy