Jeff Hanneman: Slayer Guitarist Dies at 49
May 2, 2013
Jeff Hanneman was an American guitarist. Born on January 31, 1964, in Oakland, California, he grew up in Southern California.
He co-founded the thrash metal band Slayer, writing songs including "Angel of Death" and "Raining Blood." He won two Grammy Awards for Best Metal Performance, in 2007 and 2008.
He nearly lost his arm after a spider bite in 2011 led to necrotizing fasciitis. Hanneman died of liver failure in Hemet, California, on May 2, 2013, at age 49.
Achievements: Two Grammy Awards, co-founder of Slayer.
Birth: January 31, 1964 - Oakland, California.
Profession: Guitarist.
Interesting Facts: He wrote "Angel of Death."