Former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr dies

Former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr dies

Mike Starr, the former bassist of Alice in Chains, whose struggle against drugs has been told in a reality show called Celebrity Rehab, was found dead in Salt Lake City, officials said.

Mike Starr was 44

Police responded to a call, sources said on Tuesday the death of a resident. September and as the death was not immediately available.

The police say Starr - who appeared on "Celebrity Rehab" in 2009 - was in possession of six pills a painkiller called Opan, and six tablets of Xanax ... anti-anxiety medication.

According to documents, Starr does not have a prescription for each drug - and was arrested on two counts of possession of a controlled substance.

Starr was taken to a nearby police station ... where he remains free on $ 20,000 bond.