Country music star Todd Snider has died at the age of 59 after suffering “severe injuries” in an alleged assault.

The artist’s team confirmed he had passed away on Friday, November 14, having been transported to hospital in the wake of the incident.

They shared in a statement: “Aimless, Inc. Headquarters is heartbroken to share that our Founder, our Folk Hero, our Poet of the World, our Vice President of the Abrupt Change Dept., the Storyteller, our beloved Todd Daniel Snider has departed this world.

“Where do we find the words for the one who always had the right words, who knew how to distill everything down to its essence with words and song while delivering the most devastating, hilarious, and impactful turn of phrases?”

Originally from Oregon, Snider relocated to Nashville in the 1990s to study under the likes of Jimmy Buffett, Billy Joe Shaver, and other leading stars.

His 2004 album, Eat Nashville Skyline, was considered a vital part of the foundation in the development of alt-country and Americana music.