Found dead in his home in Michigan earlier today, cause of death unknown, but likely natural causes. He was 60.
http://www.metrotimes.com/blog/musicblahg.asp?perm=575
For a long time it was said that Bill Haley was the only rock 'n' roller to have died of natural causes.
Said by me for one. Was thinking the same thing, and how ironic a member of the Stooges would ever fall into that category.