Jeffrey Foskett of The Beach Boys dies at 67

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Jeffrey Foskett of The Beach Boys dies at 67

(WJW) – Musician Jeffrey Foskett, who played with The Beach Boys over four decades, has died.

Foskett, 67, died on Monday. He had been diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer, according to FOX News.

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  • THE VIEW – The Beach Boys perform live on “THE VIEW,” 9/15/16 (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, ET) airing on the Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Television Network. (Photo by Lorenzo Bevilaqua/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) JEFFREY FOSKETT
    THE VIEW – The Beach Boys perform live on “THE VIEW,” 9/15/16 (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, ET) airing on the Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Television Network. (Photo by Lorenzo Bevilaqua/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) JEFFREY FOSKETT
  • WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 28: Jeffrey Foskett (L) and Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys perform during the 27th National Memorial Day Concert Rehearsals on May 28, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol Concerts)
    WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 28: Jeffrey Foskett (L) and Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys perform during the 27th National Memorial Day Concert Rehearsals on May 28, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol Concerts)
  • HOLLYWOOD – AUGUST 12: Jeffrey Foskett at The Unveiling Of The Guitartown On The Sunset Strip on August 12, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alexandra Wyman/Getty Images)
    HOLLYWOOD – AUGUST 12: Jeffrey Foskett at The Unveiling Of The Guitartown On The Sunset Strip on August 12, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alexandra Wyman/Getty Images)
  • Musician Brian Wilson (center) and band members Probyn Gregory and Jeffrey Foskett perform live at the Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp 10th Anniversary Blowout held at SIR Studios on February 16, 2008 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
    Musician Brian Wilson (center) and band members Probyn Gregory and Jeffrey Foskett perform live at the Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp 10th Anniversary Blowout held at SIR Studios on February 16, 2008 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

The Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson wrote a tribute on Facebook.

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“I’m so heartbroken that my dear friend Jeff Foskett has passed. Jeff was always there for me when we toured and we couldn’t have done it without him. Jeff was one of the most talented guys I ever knew. He was a great musical leader and guitarist and he could sing like an angel. I first met Jeff in 1976 when he knocked on my door in Bel Air and I invited him in, and we were friends ever since. I don’t know what else to say. Love and Mercy to Jeff’s family and friends, we will remember him forever.”

Foskett joined The Beach Boys in the 1980s and toured with the group or Brian Wilson until he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2019, according to Variety.

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