LONDON, UK. (THECOUNT) — Paddy Bowden, the former wife of Iron Maiden singer, Bruce Dickinson, was found dead on Monday morning.

The singer of the iconic rock band released the following statement:

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“This is a awful tragedy which appears to be a tragic accident. Our children Austin, Griffin and Kia and I are devastated. Out of respect for Paddy we can not be making any additional remark at this vastly troublesome and painful time for our family,” Dickinson said on social media Monday.

Bowden and Dickinson unofficially split from in 2018.

According to reports, EMS were dispatched to the home of Bowden where she was discovered deceased of unknown causes.

The cause of the death remains under investigation.

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