Nick and Mary Yankovic were found dead Friday in their suburban San Diego home by relatives who were worried because they had not seen the couple in a while, said sheriff's Sgt. Conrad Grayson.
Paramedics found Nick Yankovic, 86, in a chair in the front living room. His 81-year-old wife was on the bathroom floor.
A wood fire had been set recently in the fireplace, Grayson said.
``The house was full of smoke when they opened the door,'' Grayson said, adding that the family members found the flue closed.
``Weird Al'' Yankovic, 44, had no comment during a performance in Mankato, Minn., on Saturday night.
Before the show, a graphic projected on the screens at the back of the stage dedicated the evening to his parents, KTOE-AM reported. Yankovic also canceled a meet-and-greet with selected fans.
A neighbor described Yankovic's parents as nice people who were proud of their son.
``Everybody who came to the neighborhood knew Nick,'' said John Buehman, who lives across the street. ``They're going to be missed, big time.''
Yankovic was scheduled to appear Monday in Grand Forks, N.D., as part of a tour for his new album, ``Poodle Hat.''
