Respected metal identity Lemmy Kilmister, renowned frontman of Britain's Motörhead, has passed away. The musician was 70.
Lemmy was only recently diagnosed with cancer and was reportedly "at home when he died."
Motörhead provided the following statement:
"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."
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 got to hang with Lemmy.. Did a song and this video for a movie. LEGEND https://t.co/5dWXlYIGLM
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) December 29, 2015
I’ll miss you buddy and our conversations. You were always a pilar of dignity. RIP #Lemmy pic.twitter.com/da7YV08V1W
— 📷 (@NikkiSixx) December 29, 2015
Damn just heard Lemmy passed away. Swig of beer to one bad ass original rocker. Motörhead one of the all time influential bands.
— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) December 29, 2015
