In November 1999, Calleja had to leave the tour with Kid Rock, only appearing in a few programs from this issue. On November 16, 2000, one week after his 26th birthday, Calleja died in his sleep from celiac disease complications at his parents' home in his hometown of Taylor, Michigan. A solo album was lined up before his death. Kid Rock's 2001 album Cocky was dedicated to Calleja.