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Jani Lane of Warrant dies at the age of 47.

Longtime Rocker and a friend JANI LANE, former lead singer of Warrant, has died at age 47. Lane's body was found yesterday at a Comfort Inn hotel in Woodland Hills, California. His death is being treated as an accidental overdose or a possible death from natural causes.

Reportedly, investigators found a half-empty bottle of vodka and prescription medication in his hotel room. An autopsy is scheduled for later today.

During his time with Warrant Lane wrote such hits as 'Down Boys, Cherry Pie, and Heaven, which reached number one in Rolling Stone and number two on the Billboard Top 100.

Lane had an on-off relationship with the band, leaving in 1992 before returning and quitting again several times. He left for the last time in 2008, citing writing differences.

In a statement, the band said of his departure: 'It is with the deepest regret that we have to announce that Jani Lane will no longer be performing with Warrant. We wish Jani nothing but the best and remain friends.'

Lane continued to write and sing after he left Warrant. His debut solo album Back Down to One was released in 2003.

Celebrity tributes have poured in via Twitter: Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash tweeted: 'Just heard about Jani Lane.

What a shame. RIP man.' Poison frontman Bret Michaels wrote: 'We'd like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Jani Lane regarding their loss.

Respectfully, Bret and all at MEGI.' Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx tweeted: 'I just heard the sad news about Janie Lane. So hard to swallow when people have kids. RIP.' Lane is survived by his two daughters.