Lemmy Kilmister, founding member and singer in legendary British heavy metal band Motörhead, has died at the age of 70 after a short battle with aggressive cancer.The band announced on their Facebook page that Lemmy learned of the disease on 26 December, and was at home when he died.
The band requested fans “play Lemmy’s music LOUD. Have a drink or few. Share stories. Celebrate the LIFE this lovely, wonderful man celebrated so vibrantly himself”.
“There is no easy way to say this … our mighty, noble friend Lemmy passed away today after a short battle with an extremely aggressive cancer. He had learnt of the disease on 26 December, and was at home, sitting in front of his favorite video game from The Rainbow which had recently made it’s way down the street, with his family.
“We cannot begin to express our shock and sadness, there aren’t words.
“We will say more in the coming days, but for now, please … play Motörhead loud, play Hawkwind loud, play Lemmy’s music LOUD. Have a drink or few.
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Lemmy, lead singer of Motörhead, dies at 70
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