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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Carsen Holaday

Rock band frontman dies just months after revealing devastating diagnosis

Tommy DeCarlo Boston (Organization)
  • Tommy DeCarlo, the frontman of the rock band Boston, has died at the age of 60.
  • His family announced that he passed away Monday, March 9, after being diagnosed with brain cancer in September.
  • DeCarlo joined Boston in 2007 following the death of original lead singer, Brad Delp, and toured with the band for nearly two decades.
  • A GoFundMe page was launched in September to cover his medical bills after he suffered a sudden brain bleed and was later found to have melanoma masses on his brain and a spot on his lungs.
  • Boston's official website paid respect to the rocker with a picture commemorating DeCarlo alongside his birth and death dates.

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Tommy DeCarlo death: Boston lead singer dies aged 60 after cancer diagnosis

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