- The band announced Russell’s death in a statement Friday after he passed away Thursday, surrounded by his family, including his wife Heather Ann and their son.
- His cause of death was Lewy body dementia and multiple system atrophy, which affected his motor skills.
- Russell previously announced his diagnosis last month when his condition forced him to retire from touring.
Jack Russell, founding member and lead singer of Great White, has died. He was 63.
The band announced Russell’s death in a statement Friday after he passed away Thursday, surrounded by his family, including wife Heather Ann and son Matthew Hucko.
His cause of death was Lewy body dementia and multiple system atrophy, which affected his motor skills, Russell’s representative said. TMZ.
Russell previously announced his diagnosis last month when his condition forced him to retire from touring.
“Our deepest condolences to the family of Jack Russell,” the band began in their statement‘We hope you find some comfort in knowing that Jack’s incredible voice will live on forever.
Great White announced the death of singer Jack Russell in a statement Friday after he passed away Thursday, surrounded by his family, including wife Heather Ann and son Matthew Hucko.
“His love for his fans and his children was unmatched, as was his own love for rock music,” he continued.
‘What do you say about someone who was by your side on such an incredible journey, with its good and bad things?
“We prefer to let music fill in the empty spaces. All those wonderful years together will remain close to our hearts,” they continued.
‘It was a privilege and a joy to share the stage with him: many shows, many miles and maximum rock.
‘In the studio, Jack was amazing. He always came in ready to work. And he worked hard. Jack would stay until he got the best performance for each song.
“He brought the same excellence to every show. The consistency of his live performances was always unmatched. May one of rock’s greatest champions rest in peace,” the group added.
Born on December 5, 1960 in Montebello, California, Russell founded the band as Dante Fox in 1977 with Mark Kendall, before changing the name to Great White.
Russell remained with the group until 1996, becoming known for his songs ‘Rock Me’ (1987), ‘Once Bitten, Twice Shy’ (1989) and ‘The Angel Song’ (1989).
Born December 5, 1960 in Montebello, California, Russell started the band as Dante Fox in 1977 with Mark Kendall, before changing the name to Great White.
His cause of death was Lewy body dementia and multiple system atrophy, both of which affected his motor skills, Russell’s rep told TMZ.
Russell previously announced his diagnosis last month when his condition forced him to retire from touring.
After launching his solo career and releasing the albums Shelter Me (1996) and For You (2002), he rejoined the group in 2002 and renamed it Jack Russell’s Great White.
In February 2003, the band’s pyrotechnics caused a fire at The Station nightclub in Rhode Island, killing 100 people, including guitarist Ty Longley.
The band began a charity tour that summer that lasted until 2005, when Russell entered rehab after a relapse with alcohol and cocaine.
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