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On-Stage Death

Darrell Lance Abbott, best known as “Dimebag Darrell,” was the guitarist of the metal band Pantera. During a December 8, 2004, performance, former Marine Nathan Gale stormed the stage and fatally shot Dimebag Darrell. He also killed three others in attendance. Fans attempted CPR on the beloved guitarist, but it was too late and he was pronounced dead at the scene.