From Three Lobed Recordings [via TMT]:

Sorry for the random update, but Three Lobed Recordings is extremely sad to pass along news that our dear friend Jack Rose passed away this morning in Philadelphia at the age of 38. This news is still fresh to us and we’re still trying to process it. Jack was a warm, caring person and was always a pleasure to be around. His larger than life spirit will truly, truly be missed even moreso than his inspired musical ability. Our deepest sorrow goes out to his wife.

I highly recommend you seek out his 2005 release, Kensington Blues, his acoustic magnum opus. We’ll miss you Jack.