Alec John Such death: Founding member of Bon Jovi dies aged 70 Editor Katie Watkin's 6-6-22 Founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec John Such, has died at the age of 70. The rock band announced the death on Sunday (5 June). “He was an original,” Bon Jovi wrote in a post on social media. “As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. “To be honest, we found our way to each other thru [sic] him,” the statement added. “Alec was always wild and full of life. Today those special moments will bring a smile to my face and tears to my eyes.” Such was a bassist for the rock band from 1983 to 1994. Details of how he died haven’t been revealed. Bon Jovi credited Such for bringing the band together, revealing that he was a friend of drummer Tico Torres and brought him and songwriter Richie Sambora to see the band perform back in the day. Such left Bon Jovi in 1994 when he was replaced by bassist Hugh McDonald....