Slipknot's Shawn Crahan has announced the tragic news that his daughter Gabrielle has died at the age of 22.

Axar.az reports citing Dailymail.

The 49-year-old musician wrote on Instagram Sunday: 'It is with a broken heart, and from a place of the deepest pain, that I have to inform all of you that my youngest daughter, Gabrielle, passed away yesterday - Saturday, May 18th, 2019.'

The Grammy-winning musician, who has the stage names Clown and #6, said that 'funeral arrangements will be forthcoming,' adding, 'My family and I ask that our privacy be respected moving forward.'

Gabrielle is survived by her father and mother Chantel Crahan; sister Alexandria and brothers Gage and Simon, the latter of whom took to Instagram to express his feelings over the heartbreaking turn of events.

'Today is the hardest day ever, I’m confused, I’m angry, I’m sad and I’m just sad just really sad,' said Simon, who is also a musician. 'Gabri I miss you so much I miss you like no other we were best friends we had a good bond and now your not here anymore. I love you Gabri and I know you’ll know that forever.'

Slipknot singer Corey Taylor took to Twitter with condolences for his bandmate: 'My heart has broken for my brother. Please keep the Crahan family in your thoughts and love. She will be missed.'

Slipknot was formed by Crahan in 1993 and has hits such as 2014's The Devil in I, 2009's Snuff and 2004's Duality.