David Johansen, the influential singer of the New York Dolls and later known as Buster Poindexter, passed away at the age of 75. His death on Friday was confirmed by his publicist, who noted that Johansen had been undergoing intensive treatment for stage 4 cancer. He died of natural causes after nearly ten years of illness. Johansen's passing occurred at his New York City home, where he was with his wife and daughter, surrounded by love and music, celebrating his impactful legacy in the music world.
David Johansen, the chameleonic and charismatic vocalist who fronted the New York Dolls and found solo success under the moniker Buster Poindexter, died on Friday.
His family revealed that he had been in 'intensive treatment' for stage 4 cancer and died of natural causes after nearly a decade of illness.
Johansen died at his New York City home 'holding hands with his wife Mara Hennessey and daughter Leah, surrounded by music, flowers, and love,' according to his publicist.
The publicist confirmed that Johansen was 75 years old at the time of his passing, marking the end of a significant era in punk and rock music.
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