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Type O Negative Front Man Peter Steele Dies Of Apparent Heart Failure By Long Paul, Program Director Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 11:15 PM Singer Was Ill For A Few Days - advertisement - - advertisement - KNAC.COM has been able to confirm, that according to a source from within the band, Peter Steele, front man for Type O Negative has passed away from heart failure at the age of 48. Check back for an official announcement. Peter was a longtime friend of KNAC.COM and will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts go out to Peter's family. Read an archived KNAC.COM conversation between contributor Mick Stingley and Peter Steele here. Back to Top

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