Trevor Dietz has sadly passed away at the age of 47. He was best known to music fans as the manager of indie rock group the Fontaines D.C. and had even been referred to as their 'sixth member.' Following Trevor's passing, the group released a statement.
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"Trevor was beside us from the beginning of our journey as a band; we have never known Fontaines D.C. without him, the sixth member of the band," the statement said. "He cared passionately for us and for what was fair and right in the wider world. He was fearless in his beliefs. We will miss him always. We ask that you kindly respect our privacy and that of his family at this terribly difficult time. RIP Trev."
Working alongside Wildlife Entertainment, Tevor was a key part of the Fontaines D.C. management group. He had been with the band since its earlier days, and was around for four studio album releases. He previously shared how his first meeting with the group went down, and how he came to work with them.
"I wouldn't have worked with the band if they hadn't had huge expectations and huge dreams," Trevor said when speaking at the 'Music Industry Explained' course in 2019, via Billboard. "If other people had heard the conversation that day they would have gone, 'Jesus, these guys are nuts, it's not going to happen', but I knew we could go well beyond Ireland with this. So, first and foremost, you need a band that shares your vision and who are reliable, accountable and honest."
Trevor Dietz Saw the Fontaines D.C. Rise to Global Fame
Throughout his time managing the group, the Fontaines D.C. became a widely popular band. According to Spotify, the group draws over 6.5 million monthly listeners. If you factor in YouTube and the other streaming platforms, those numbers are undoubtedly significantly higher.
As the manager, Trevor likely had a wide-ranging behind-the-scenes role that helped get the group to where they're currently at. His presence around the band will undoubtedly be missed.
Currently, there's no information regarding Trevor's cause of death. Furthermore, details about his funeral will likely remain private.
