Beloved Primus drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander has had some unfortunate luck of late. After suffering a heart attack in 2014, Alexander underwent a successful triple bypass operation and eventually resumed touring with the band. According to a new update from Alexander, it seems he has suffered a second heart attack recently.

In an Instagram post, Alexander writes: 

I had a second heart attack the other day. I did not think this could happen after having a triple bypass almost exactly 2 years ago. I was overwhelmed with sadness, not because of the fact that I could die but that I would have to say goodbye to my family. It can happen at any moment, and remember IT WILL HAPPEN ONE DAY so tell the people in your life you love them. Enjoy the days you have with them, they are limited. We are all here for a short time

The emotional post from the 51-year-old drummer was followed by a shorter update, with Alexander saying that he is “home and doing well.” The drummer has played with Primus for many years, including 1989-1996, 2003-2009, and 2013-present. He and Jay Lane (also of Ratdog) have been the band’s two primary drummers, though Tool’s Danny Carey did fill in while Alexander was recuperating in 2014.

Our thoughts are with Alexander to make a full recovery.