Motörhead fans around the world are mourning the death of Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister, the founding member of the British heavy metal band. He died just days after learning he had an aggressive form of cancer.
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The band posted the following message on their Facebook page:
There is no easy way to say this…our mighty, noble friend Lemmy passed away today after a short battle with an extremely…
Posted by Official Motörhead on Monday, December 28, 2015
Tributes continue to pour in:
Lost one of my best friends, Lemmy, today. He will be sadly missed. He was a warrior and a legend. I will see you on the other side.
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) December 29, 2015
I’ll miss you buddy and our conversations. You were always a pilar of dignity. RIP #Lemmy pic.twitter.com/da7YV08V1W
— ⚡️ Nikki Sixx ⚡️ (@NikkiSixx) December 29, 2015
Former Motörhead drummer Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor died at the age of 61 in November.
“Fast” Eddie Clarke, who becomes the last surviving member of the band’s most famous lineup, wrote on Facebook:
I have just been told that Lemmy has passed away in LA.
Like Phil, he was like a brother to me. I am devastated.
We did so much together, the three of us.
The world seems a really empty place right now.
I am having trouble finding the words…
He will live on in our hearts. R.I.P Lemmy!
Lemmy recently underwent surgery to have an implantable defibrillator placed in his chest 2 years ago. He’s also cancelled shows due to exhaustion and haematoma. The singer was 70 years old. Rest in peace, Lemmy.
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