, has died. He was 30 years old.His band, Mettal Maffia, confirmed the sad news on Tuesday on Instagram. According to, Phillips was battling COVID-19 during Thanksgiving week at home and took a turn for the worse the day before the holiday, and was found dead in his home on Thanksgiving by his girlfriend and her mother.
A family member told the outlet that he was not vaccinated, but was telling people before he got sick that he was planning to get the shot soon.Mettal Maffia shared a picture of Phillips with angel wings and a halo, playing his electric keyboard.«It is with great sadness we inform you all of the loss of our bandmate/brother/and friend @jayjayrocks,» the post read.