Wilko Johnson death: Guitarist dies aged 75 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Guitarist Wilko Johnson has died aged 75, his family have announced.
The musician, who played guitar with Dr Feelgood and was a prominent figure in the British punk movement, died on Monday (21 November) at his home.
In a post shared on social media, his family wrote: “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.
“Wilko Johnson has died. He passed away at home on Monday evening, 21st November 2022. Thank you for respecting Wilko’s family’s privacy at this very sad time, and thank you all for having been such a tremendous support throughout Wilko’s incredible life.”
Johnson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013 and told he had between nine and 10 months to live.
However, he decided not to have chemotherapy and announced in 2014 that he was cancer-free after the removal of a tumour weighing three kilograms.
Earlier that year, he had released the album Going Back Home, a collaboration with The Who’s Roger Daltrey.
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