Wilko Johnson, the Dr. Feelgood guitarist and 'Game of Thrones actor,' has died at the age of 75.
The British musician passed away at home on Monday, according to a
He went on to play alongside Ian Drury before embarking on a solo career spanning four decades. In 2014, he collaborated on an album with The Who’s Roger Daltrey,. He also revealed he was cancer-free later that year after having an extreme 11-hour surgery to remove a large tumor, which involved removing parts of his intestines and stomach.
News of his death was shared with his fans on Wednesday. “This is the announcement we never wanted to make, and we do so, on behalf of Wilko’s family and the band, with a very heavy heart,” the statement read.
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