Walk Off the Earth's New Year's Eve performance in Niagara Falls, Ont., has been cancelled following the death of one of the band's members. Mike Taylor, also known by fans as "Beard Guy," was the keyboardist and vocalist in the Burlington-based indie pop group. He died of "natural causes" Saturday night in his sleep, according to a statement from the band. We are lowering our flags to half mast today to honour #BurlON resident @WalkOffTheEarth Mike Taylor @WalkOffTaylor who died unexpectedly in his sleep. @cityburlington pic.twitter.com/n3AI0r6K02 —@MariannMeedWard"Niagara Parks wishes to extend their deepest sympathies to Walk Off the Earth's Mike Taylor's family and the band members during this trying time," read a statement from the event organizer.

Source: CBC News December 31, 2018 16:41 UTC