DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE PORTNOY Is Mourning The Death Of His Sister - "It’s Been A Devastating Couple Of Days For Me And My Family Knowing The Inevitable Was Coming"

Dream Theater drummer, Mike Portnoy, has announced the passing of his sister, Samantha Leone Cattaneo, following a battle with cancer. Portnoy shared the sad news via social media with the following message:

"Tonight in Zagreb Croatia was one of the hardest shows I’ve ever had to play. About 30 minutes before showtime, I received a call from my brother that my loving sister Samantha Leone Cattaneo had just passed away. My sister had been battling Cancer all year and the last few days she took a turn for the worse…it’s been a devastating couple of days for me and my family knowing the inevitable was coming…

"As hard as it was, tonights show went on and James dedicated The Spirit Carries On to her…this picture is from tonight…those lights in the air were for Sam…I wept like a baby the entire time