David Johansen dead at 75 as tributes paid to New York Dolls lead singer

It was announced last month he was suffering from stage four cancer, a brain tumor and a broken back.

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New York Dolls lead singer David Johansen has died aged 75.

His step-daughter Leah Hennessey confirmed his death to Variety. She said The Stranded in the Jungle singer died at his home in New York. It was announced last month he was suffering from stage four cancer, a brain tumor and a broken back.

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Leah had shared details of his health battles and launched a fundraiser to help with his treatment.

She said he had been diagnosed with cancer in 2020 - bringing to an end his performing career - and revealed the star had been receiving: “intensive treatment for stage 4 cancer for most of the past decade.”

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The Mirror reports the family had worked to keep David’s health problems a secret - but had become forced to share the news due to the “severe financial burden” his treatment was causing.

His condition had worsened at Thanksgiving last year after he fell down a flight of stairs - breaking his back in two places and leaving him “bedridden and incapacitated.” Speaking of her stepfather’s condition in her fundraising appeal, Leah wrote: “Due to the trauma, David’s illness has progressed exponentially and my mother is caring for him around the clock.

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“To continue his treatment and give him the best chance of recovery, David and Mara will need full time assistance. As hilarious and wise as David continues to be, he is physically debilitated and his care exceeds what we are capable of providing without specialized professional help.”

The appeal added: “Our most immediate needs are full time nursing, physical therapy and funding for day to day vital living expenses. With professional specialized care, we are hopeful that David can regain some mobility and independence.”

David, who was lead vocalist and harmonica player with the New York Dolls from 1971 until 2011, was also an actor.

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He appeared as the Ghost of Christmas Past in Scrooged, playing opposite Richard Dreyfuss in the movie Let It Ride and voicing roles in Teen Titans and Centaurworld, among other credits. He was born in the New York City borough of Staten Island and lived in the state until his death.

He was married to actress Cyrinda Foxe from 1977 until 1978, then to photographer Kate Simon from 1983 until 2011. He then married artist Mara Hennessey in 2013.

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