It’s a sad day for music!
Lemmy Kilmister, founding member and frontman of Motörhead has died at the age of 70. TV host Eddie Trunk wrote on twitter about Kilmister’s death, while Ozzy Osbourne confirmed it with a heartfelt tweet.
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
Kilmister had been suffering from a number of well-publicized health issues, including hematoma. The band released a statement 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 aggressive cancer. He had learnt of the disease on December 26th, 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.Share stories.
Celebrate the LIFE this lovely, wonderful man celebrated so vibrantly himself.
HE WOULD WANT EXACTLY THAT.
Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister
1945 -2015
Born to lose, lived to win.”
http://www.facebook.com/OfficialMotorhead/posts/1107561019276205
He will be missed!