Sean Blosl, former guitarist of the band Sanctuary, has passed away at the age of 58. He died on August 26, 2024, in Seattle, though the news was officially shared on social media on December 31, 2024, by his cousin and current Sanctuary guitarist, Lenny Rutledge.
Rutledge posted on the Sanctuary Facebook page: “It is with a very heavy heart that I have to announce that Sean Blosl passed away earlier this year. He was involved in a vehicle-related accident in Seattle.”
He continued, “I have struggled with posting about this news. I am not a fan of social media death announcements, but I realize that even though I think this is a private family matter, Sean was also a very important part of the Seattle music scene.”
“Sean was my cousin, but to us, we were much more like brothers. We had a musical dream when we were kids that became a reality. Without Sean by my side, I don’t know if I would have had the opportunity to make this musical journey.”
“It is very difficult to sum up a lifetime of love, memories, and experiences, but I will always remember Sean as an inspiration and a teacher.”
“RIP Brother. I will see you on the other side.”
Blosl contributed to Sanctuary’s first two albums, Refuge Denied (1988) and Into The Mirror Black (1990).
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