Iconic 80s pop star dies after listening to own song in 'poignant' farewell
ok.co.ukGuitarist and songwriter for the band Replacements, Bob “Slim” Dunlap tragically died on Wednesday at the age of 73, after ‘complications from a stroke’.The Rockstar suffered a stroke 12 years ago, in 2012, however, created years of health complications for the star.
Minneapolis Star Tribune published a message from the guitarist's family on Wednesday, December 18 confirming the star’s death.
In the heartfelt message, the family revealed they played his Live at The Turf Club CD during his final moments, as he passed shortly after listening to one of his tracks.The statement read: “Bob passed at home today at 12:48 p.m.
surrounded by family. We played him his ‘Live at the Turf Club (’Thank You Dancers!)’ CD, and he left us shortly after listening to his version of ‘Hillbilly Heaven’ — quite poignant.” “It was a natural decline over the past week.
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