Former Crowded House drummer Peter Jones has lost his battle with brain cancer.

The musician succumbed to the disease on Friday, reports Australia's Herald Sun.

A statement on the band's official website reads, "We are in mourning today for the death of Peter Jones. We remember him as a warm hearted, funny and talented man, who was a valuable member of Crowded House. He played with style and spirit. We salute him and send our love and best thoughts to his family and friends."

Jones replaced band member Paul Hester for two years after he left the group in 1994.

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This is very sad, I remember that their previous drummer committed suicide some years ago. I remember seeing Crowded House in 1991 at the Seattle Center Coliseum for Bumbershoot. Very entertaining show.