“Motorhead frontman Lemmy has died aged 70 after being diagnosed with cancer, the British rock band has announced.
“Lemmy was the only constant member of the group, who were formed in 1975 and recorded 22 albums, and was one of music’s most recognisable figures.
“He was born Ian Fraser Kilmister in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, in 1945.
“The band said on its Facebook page: “Our mighty, noble friend Lemmy has passed away after a short battle with an extremely aggressive cancer.”
“It added: “We cannot begin to express our shock and sadness, there aren’t words.
“”Celebrate the life this lovely, wonderful man celebrated so vibrantly himself. He would want exactly that.”
“The rock star, who lived in Los Angeles, was diagnosed with cancer on 26 December – two days after his birthday.”
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