At the age of 43, drummer John Blackwell Jr has died following his battle with Cancer.
John Blackwell Jr dies following his battle with cancer. Doctors diagnosed John with a brain tumor in 2016. Ultimately, the tumor affected his arms and legs that ultimately led to his untimely death.
Famous as Prince’ former drummer, John Blackwell has died at the age of 43, in Florida. On Tuesday, his wife Yaritza Blackwell broke the news with a photo posted on Blackwell’s Instagram which reads;
My husband incredible drummer John Blackwell Jr. passed the way [sic] peacefully in my company today,” she captioned an image of her grasping his hand. “Thanks [sic] God for his life and thanks everyone for their support.
John Blackwell died following his battle with cancer. John had a tumor in his brain which the doctors found out in 2016. Later, the tumor affected his arm and leg which ultimately led to his untimely death.
After his passing away, many of his well-wishers gave him condolence through social media. Let’s look at some of them!
My beautiful friend John Blackwell passed away 2day Plz keep his family in prayer. He was amazing manLuv u my brother pic.twitter.com/X08DYf7MJO
— SheilaEdrummer (@SheilaEdrummer) July 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/travisbarker/status/882311517416378369
We lost another brother… John Blackwell made his transition today!!!
Our prayers go out to his wife and family! https://t.co/bWUgRBQql4— Morris Day (@TheMorrisDay) July 4, 2017
Our prayers are with John Blackwell’s family members. RIP!
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