Former Turbonegro frontman Hank Von Hell (real name Hans-Erik Dyvik Husby) was found dead in a public park in Oslo, Norway on Friday, November 19th. He was the frontman for the band from 1993 - 2009.

Husby's former bandmates have paid tribute to him via social media with the following statement:

"It is with immense sadness we received the tragic news that Hans-Erik «Hertis» Dyvik Husby has passed away. 

We are thankful for the times, the moments and the magic we shared with Hans-Erik in Turbonegro during the years 1993-2009. 

As a charismatic frontman who equally channeled humor and vulnerability, Hans-Erik was crucial for the band’s appeal. He was a warm and big hearted human, a spiritually and intellectually seeking person who loved having a conversation with anyone. We are proud of what we created together as rock brothers in Turbonegro - the music, the characters, our whole universe. 

Hank Von Helvete remains an iconic figure in the history of Norwegian rock and popular culture, and also made a mark as a profile in the international rock´n´roll community.

Actor, romantic and entertainer - through his life Hank left no doubt that he was a man for the stage, loving the spotlight and the room’s attention. 

Our thoughts and hearts go to his family. Rest In Peace."

Husby's manager and best friend, Boye Nythun, has shot down reports and rumours that cause of death was suicide Speaking with Se Og Hør, Nythun issued the following statement:

"In recent days, we have seen and observed a lot of rumors about Hans-Erik's death. I can deny that Hans-Erik took his own life. Hans-Erik had optimistic plans for the future and much to look forward to. It was no secret that Hans-Erik has lived a hard life at times. He has also been open about this before. The last few months have been extra hard for him, and unfortunately the sum of a hard-lived life became too much for him. Hans-Erik's body could no longer stand it. He was found in Slottsparken. His body had simply said 'stop.' It is tragic, and now we ask for peace.

We will not say anything more about the case, but (we have decided to go public) so that we avoid more speculation and rumors."

Husby recorded six studio albums with Turbonegro: Never Is Forever (1994), Ass Cobra (1996), Apocalypse Dudes (1998), Scandinavian Leather (2003), Party Animals (2005) and Retox (2007). He left the band in 2009 and would go on to release two solo albums, Egomania (2018) and Dead (2020).