Chris Murphy, the Australian entrepreneur who managed rock band INXS, has died. He was 66. "It is with great sadness that Caroline Murphy and family confirm that Christopher (CM) Mark Murphy, Chairman of Murphy Petrol Group has today passed away peacefully at his beloved Ballina property 'Sugar BeachRanch' surrounded by his family," Murphy Petrol Group wrote in a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.
While no cause of death was provided, the statement noted that Murphy battled Mantle Cell lymphoma. "CMcelebrated anillustriouscareer over 40 years and made an incredible impact on the global music and entertainment industry," the statement continued. "Best known for taking his ‘band of brothers’ INXS to worldwide stardom, CM Murphy.
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