VH1 Classic personality and host of That Metal Show Eddie Trunk has delivered terrible news for rock fans everywhere: Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister has passed away at age 70. The details of Ian Fraser Kilmister’s death are still unknown at this time, but Trunk’s bombshell has since been confirmed by Spin.
Sorry to report that I have confirmed Lemmy @myMotorhead has passed away just now at the age of 70. RIP to a true original icon of rock.
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) December 29, 2015
There will be a release from @myMotorhead management tomorrow if not sooner on Lemmy's passing. They will reveal details they want to then
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) December 29, 2015
Sadly this news is 100% confirmed and just happened. Let's celebrate a true rock warrior and icon who gave us timeless music! #RIPLemmy
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) December 29, 2015
This terrible news comes just two months after we spoke with the rock god about his health issues and the band’s show in Austin, at which he stopped the set and said, “I can’t do it.” He seemed to be in high spirits – no pun intended – about his tradition of going to Las Vegas for his birthday, which was just four days ago. We will continue to update this sad story as more news becomes available.
In the meantime, while we have so many ways to remember Lemmy, I’ll go with one of my personal favorite references. RIP Lemmy.
