Scott Weiland's Ex-Wife Writes Open Letter: 'He Chose To Give Up'

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Scott Weiland's untimely death last Thursday (Dec. 3) resulted in an outpouring of emotion and appreciation for his work, particularly as the frontman for Stone Temple Pilots. However, Weiland's ex-wife, Mary Forsberg Weiland, also wants the world to see that the rock star had also mightily struggled to be a present father to their children, 15-year-old Noah and 13-year-old Lucy.

In an open letter published on Rolling Stone, she writes, "December 3rd, 2015 is not the day Scott Weiland died. It is the official day the public will use to mourn him, and it was the last day he could be propped up in front of a microphone for the financial benefit or enjoyment of others. The outpouring of condolences and prayers offered to our children, Noah and Lucy, has been overwhelming, appreciated and even comforting. But the truth is, like so many other kids, they lost their father years ago. What they truly lost on December 3rd was hope."

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