Former Marilyn Manson guitarist Scott "Daisy Berkowitz" Putesky dead at 49 - UPDATE

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UPDATE: October 23, 11:25 a.m. ET

Marilyn Manson has shared a touching tribute to Putesky, noting that they “made great music together,” even though they may have had their differences over the years. Check out the touching photo, featuring a young Manson and Putesky, below.

“Scott Putesky and I made great music together. We had our differences over the years, but I will always remember the good times more. Everyone should listen to 'Man That You Fear' in his honor. That was our favorite.”

 

Scott Putesky and I made great music together. We had our differences over the years, but I will always remember the good times more. Everyone should listen to “Man That You Fear” in his honor. That was our favorite.

A post shared by Marilyn Manson (@marilynmanson) on Oct 22, 2017 at 9:25pm PDT

ORIGINAL: October 22, 10:12 p.m. ET

Former Marilyn Manson guitarist Scott “Daisy Berkowitz” Putesky has passed away at the age of 49. 

Putesky was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2013. Putesky was a co-founder of Marilyn Manson's band, and played guitar since the band was founded in 1989 until 1996. 

Jack Off Jill shared a memorial message: 

We're wishing his family and friends the best.