IanRees Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Huge bummer, doesn't sound good. Please keep Brandon in your thoughts and prayers as he fights for his life. Here's the statement from Ray: Hi friends and family. This is a tough one. Here goes. My brother Brandon Carlisle is in a coma. His roommate found him yesterday around 11 am and he was unresponsive. The paramedics showed up at his house shortly after and his heart wasn't beating. They got it going and it gave out again in the ambulance. They got his heart started again and it stopped beating in the icu unit where the doctors were able to get his heart going again a third time. The scary part is the swelling to Brandon's brain due to lack of oxygen and blood flow. His body temperature was 88 degrees when he arrived at the icu. I'm pretty sure that means my brother was without oxygen for quite a long time. He is currently in a coma and the doctors are keeping him at about 93 degrees. They will start to bring him back up to a normal temperature for the next 12-16 hours. Then they will ween him off of his sedatives and the neurologists will be able to determine whether or not Brandon is still with us. All prayers and thoughts for my brother are greatly appreciated. I know Brandon didn't want this to happen. He's tough as nails and we are hoping for the best. Looks like we need a miracle. Love to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Been seeing this story creep up all day.. Scary considering I just saw them at Fest this past weekend. I hope he pulls through, dude is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 This is terrible. I hope he pulls through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werner Herzog Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I've been good friends with the band for quite a few years now. When i heard the news, it hit me like a ton of bricks. I had just seen him less than a month ago. I love you BranBran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Sad news. Hope he could pull through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgry Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 If anyone wants to donate,https://www.gofundme.com/c784qs38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Ugh, RIP --------- It is with the heaviest hearts that we have to report our beloved drummer Brandon didn't make it. The doctors did everything they could to save him, but the MRI showed he is no longer with us. His family and loved ones are with him as they prepare to take him off life support and let him gently move on. Seeing so many people from all over the world come together in support has been amazing and we know Brandon could feel how much he was really loved. Brandon lived his life with his whole heart. He loved music, and he loved people. He always made it a point to let everyone know how much they meant to him, and to take time to make new friends. Anyone who was lucky enough to spend even a minute with the guy knows what a blessing he was to this earth. So with that love in our hearts, we carry him with us as we say goodbye. To the best drummer, the kindest soul and our brother and best friend, you will be in our hearts always. Rest in Peace Brandon, we all love you so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 saw this a bit ago.. RIP BRANDON.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamitekid Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I can't even imagine what this would be like and I don't want to. What a sad thing to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutzonborglum Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billya Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Huge bummer. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NapalmBrain Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 This is the worst. I am the fucking idiot who skipped out on TBR last week at Pre-Fest because, "Oh, I've seen them a bunch before, I'll see them again later." RIP Brandon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 https://www.gofundme.com/c784qs38 gofundme for expenses so sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgry Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Not that it matters but do they have any clues as to what happened? Huge bummer, love these guys. Seen them many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Huge bummer. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethrock Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 One of the most entertaining drummers I've seen live, luckily I got to see him twice. RIP Brandon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeconspiracy Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 so fucking sad. and just saw them like a month ago too. ugh i think i'll have to pull out the TBR boxset tonight and say a little thank you to him for all the awesomeness he brought into the world in too short of a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thebiglebowski Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Anyone know what caused this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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