Lou Keller, frontman of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, dies aged 59
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Lou Koller, the frontman and co-founder of the New York hardcore band Sick of It All, died at age 59 after battling esophageal cancer. The band announced his death on Instagram, posting a tribute expressing overwhelming loss. Koller co-founded the influential band in 1986, and his passing marks a significant loss for the hardcore punk community.
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Koller battled cancer of the esophagus before passing.
Lou Koller was 59 years old.
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The band's Instagram statement said: 'The level of loss that we feel at this time is overwhelming.'
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- His bandmates expressed overwhelming loss, indicating deep personal grief.
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Loaded language removed<p>Keller, who co-founded the celebrated band in 1986, had been battling cancer of the esophagus</p><p>Lou Koller, the singer and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died after a battle with cancer, his bandmates announced.
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The band's Instagram statement said: 'The level of loss that we feel at this time is overwhelming.'
The GuardianLou Koller, singer and co-founder of Sick of It All, has died.
The GuardianLou Koller was 59 years old.
The GuardianLou Koller co-founded Sick of It All in 1986.
The GuardianLou Koller had been battling esophageal cancer.
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