Other fans rushed to Twitter to share their sadness and send condolences to his family.
“Rest in peace Alan Merrill. Thanks for all the fun times, and honoured to have been able to call you a friend,” one user reminisced.
“Rest in peace dear Alan, you will be greatly missed,” another said.
A third commented: “Sleep Tight Angel #alanmerrill #iloverockandroll.”
“Heartbroken to hear about Alan Merrill’s passing. Not only do I love his music, but he regularly liked my posts on Insta+left lovely comments on my art that really encouraged me. We might not have met irl but I’ll always cherish our online interactions #AlanMerrill #RIPAlanMerrill,”(sic) remembered a fourth.
A fifth sent their farewells: “I’m Heartbroken. Thinking of friends as casualties due to #coronavirus is not how life should be. Farewell to my dear friend, the beautiful, and talented #AlanMerrill Rose#ILoveRockAndRoll #TheArrows.”