Vinnie Paul

Vincent Paul Abbott (March 11, 1964 - June 22, 2018), also known as Vinnie Paul, was a musician, songwriter, and producer, best known for being the former drummer, and co-founder of the heavy metal band Pantera. He was a member of "Hellyeah". He also co-founded the heavy metal band "Damageplan" in 2003 with his younger brother, Dimebag Darrell.

Death
On June 22, 2018, Vinnie Paul died in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 54. News of his death was initially released on the official Pantera Facebook page with no cause of death listed, stating only his association with bands Pantera, Damageplan, and Hellyeah along with a statement requesting that the privacy of his family be respected. Five days before his death, Paul's final performance took place at The Vinyl at the Hard Rock Hotel and Resort at Las Vegas.