Out of respect for Rick's family, Rick & his legacy I apologize if I spoke too soon as there was no witnesses or evidence to support any conclusion for the cause of his death. I in no way meant to draw an unjust conclusion My deepest condolences to his entire family and friends.
Rick, who died aged 32, was known as Zombie Boy, due to bone and organ tattoos across his body, including skull features on his face.
He was found dead at his home in Montreal, Canada on Wednesday and it was widely reported that he was believed to have killed himself.
Rick appeared in Gaga's Born This Way video in 2011 and the singer said the loss was "beyond devastating."