Guitarist Sylvain Sylvain has died at the age of 69

On January 13, 2021, Sylvain Sylvain died as a result of cancer. The musician, who co-founded the New York Dolls and worked as a songwriter and guitarist in the legendary punk band, was 69 years old.

On his Facebook site a statement was published on the artist’s death. It reads: “As most of you know, Sylvain has been fighting cancer for the past two and a half years. And although he fought bravely, he died yesterday of this disease. We mourn having lost him, but we know that he has finally found peace and is no longer in pain. Turn his music up loud, light a candle, say a prayer and let’s send this beautiful doll on her way. “

Sylvain Sylvain: Donations funded part of his cancer treatment

In 2019, Sylvain had revealed Sylvain that he had cancer. A GoFundMe fundraising campaign was used to raise money so the artist could pay for his treatment bills. A total of almost 80,000 US dollars (the equivalent of 66,000 euros) was raised.

Establishing the New York Dolls

The native name of the musician from Cairo was Sylvain Mizrahi. After his family moved to New York, he met Johnny Thunders, Arthur Kane, Jerry Nolan and David Johansen, with whom he founded the New York Dolls in 1971. In 2011 the fifth and final studio album “Dancing Backwards in Highheels” was released. In addition, Sylvain Sylvain was involved in numerous other band projects and also released solo music.

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