Karl Roy, lead vocalist of the band Kapatid and P.O.T., died around 1:01am Tuesday morning, March 13, due to cardiac arrest. He was 44.

[Karl Roy photo courtesy of gangbadoy.multiply.com

Karl’s sister, Kathryn Roy, announced the sad news through Facebook:

It is with deepest sadness that I share the news of Karl’s passing. He was called Home today at 1:01 a.m. Manila time (Tuesday, March 13th), surrounded by those who loved him most – mommy, Keith, Kevin, Krys, his daughter Arianna, and our cousin Jack (Roy-Duavit).

“Please continue to pray for Karl. He brought so much joy to others but, unfortunately, did not have enough of it in this life. He’s in a better place now, with Lolo Pepe, Lola Conching and Daddy.”

The human rights advocate and Rock Ed volunteer is survived by his wife Den and daughter Arianna.