The founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec John Such, recently passed away at the age of 70. The news was announced by the band on Twitter on Sunday:"We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such. He was an original. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band."His cause of death remains unknown.Bon Jovi@BonJoviAlec, you will be missed136923635Alec, you will be missed https://t.co/ilfTeYyQhRBon Jovi posted a video featuring a live performance of their song Blood On Blood alongside pictures and footage from the time that Such spent with his bandmates, including singer Jon Bon Jovi and keyboardist David Bryan.Bon Jovi@BonJovi55451375❤️ https://t.co/W5guCSgmq9All you need to know about Alec John SuchBorn on November 14, 1951, Alec John Such was initially a member of Sambora and The Message. In the early 1980s, he was the manager of the Hunka Bunka Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey.Alec John Such attends the 33rd Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Auditorium (Image via Theo Wargo/Getty Images)He brought Torres and Sambora into the band, while Bon Jovi brought his childhood friend David Bryan, who was previously a member of the Atlantic City Expressway. While speaking to a news outlet in 2000, John Such said,"The record company used to lie about my age. I was 31 when I joined. I was a good 10 years older than the rest of the band. My sister eventually got really mad because the papers would describe her as my older sister when really she was younger."John Such left the band in 1994 and was replaced by bassist Hugh McDonald. According to him, he started to experience burn-out around the time he was 43. He also said that the reason why he had started a band was because he did not want to work.Bon Jovi's first two albums and debut single - Runaway - was released in 1984 and 1985. They gained recognition for their third album, Slippery When Wet, in 1986. The band has since released 16 studio albums, five compilations, and three live albums, and has sold more than 130 million records worldwide.Netizens pay tribute on TwitterAs a member of Bon Jovi, Alec John Such became a familiar name among people. Twitter was flooded with tributes when the news of his demise was made public:Eddie Trunk@EddieTrunkRIP former and original @BonJovi bassist Alec John Such.1439142RIP former and original @BonJovi bassist Alec John Such.Laurie K@glamgirl76RIP Alec John Such one of the original members of Bon Jovi. Sending thoughts and prayers to his family and those that knew him personally. twitter.com/BonJovi/status…Bon Jovi@BonJovi12727❤️ https://t.co/W5guCSgmq9RIP Alec John Such one of the original members of Bon Jovi. Sending thoughts and prayers to his family and those that knew him personally. twitter.com/BonJovi/status…cavalo preto@tolkienianjedirip alec john such you will be missed bass legend446rip alec john such you will be missed bass legend https://t.co/6FttfLBxN6Christian Ray@AmateurStew198Oh my gosh. This is utterly heartbreaking RIP Alec John Such. You freaking legend. twitter.com/bonjovi/status…Bon Jovi@BonJoviAlec, you will be missed378Alec, you will be missed https://t.co/ilfTeYyQhROh my gosh. This is utterly heartbreaking 💔 RIP Alec John Such. You freaking legend. twitter.com/bonjovi/status…®️obb ©️arter@RobbACarter1Bon Jovi 'Slippery When Wet' tour w/Cinderella opening was my first concert. Unforgettable.Super sky point to Alec John Such. #RIP453Bon Jovi 'Slippery When Wet' tour w/Cinderella opening was my first concert. Unforgettable.Super sky point to Alec John Such. #RIP☝🙏 https://t.co/MnJdMtQE8Djackicorn@_my_ownlilworldRip Alec John Such. #BonJovi ~♡The last time the original line up was together was 2018 for their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. That is one of my favorite Bon Jovi memories ~♡142Rip Alec John Such. #BonJovi ~♡The last time the original line up was together was 2018 for their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. That is one of my favorite Bon Jovi memories ~♡ https://t.co/uJivzrizKTcraig whetton@wetone79Always sad to hear of someone’s passing, but when it’s an original member of My favourite band Bon Jovi it really is a sad day. I had the pleasure of meeting him once and he was a great guy. RIP Alec John Such! #RIP #BonJovi #alecjohnsuch #bonjoviforever twitter.com/jonbonjovi/sta…Jon Bon Jovi@jonbonjoviAlec, you will be missed213Alec, you will be missed https://t.co/yK0RlgVkZcAlways sad to hear of someone’s passing, but when it’s an original member of My favourite band Bon Jovi it really is a sad day. I had the pleasure of meeting him once and he was a great guy. RIP Alec John Such! #RIP #BonJovi #alecjohnsuch #bonjoviforever twitter.com/jonbonjovi/sta…Matthew Cohen@MattCohenBassRIP Alec John Such of @BonJovi fame. A sad loss. Sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Thank you for the music. Safe journey 🏻 #LivingOnAPrayer103RIP Alec John Such of @BonJovi fame. A sad loss. Sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Thank you for the music. Safe journey 😔🙏🏻 #LivingOnAPrayer https://t.co/AoqL3LrUxVAndrzej Citowicz@AndrzejCitowiczRockstar.The bass player of the soundtrack of my youth.RIP former and original @BonJovi bassist: Alec John Such 🥺#BonJovi #AlecJohnSuch #RIP #ripAlecJohnSuch154Rockstar.The bass player of the soundtrack of my youth.RIP former and original @BonJovi bassist: Alec John Such 🥺#BonJovi #AlecJohnSuch #RIP #ripAlecJohnSuch https://t.co/E9T6JxdEryFurther details about John Such's career, educational background, and personal life are yet to be revealed.