Brit Turner dies aged 57: Blackberry Smoke drummer passes away after brain cancer battle as rock band pay emotional tribute to 'caring, empathetic and endearing' musician
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Brit Turner dies aged 57: Blackberry Smoke drummer passes away after brain cancer battle as rock band pay emotional tribute to 'caring, empathetic and endearing' musician

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Blackberry Smoke drummer Brit Turner has died aged 57 following a battle with brain cancer. Blackberry Smoke drummer Brit Turner has died aged 57 following a battle with brain cancer The musician, who was a founding member of the Atlanta-formed group, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer, in late 2022 - with his death announced on Sunday by his bandmates Charlie Starr, brother Richard Turner, Paul Jackson and Brandon Still 'Brit has battled glioblastoma since his diagnosis in the fall of 2022 and fought every day. The Instagram post read: 'It is with the deepest sorrow that we inform everyone that our brother @britturner13 has moved on from this life' Guns 'N Roses guitarist Slash, 58, paid a heartfelt tribute to the star, writing: 'We lost a f*****g great guy & musician today, #BritTurner' Brit's daughter Lana, now 17, was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer that develops from nerve tissue, in late 2009 aged only three. Tumors had taken over 97 percent of her body but in 2011, after years of treatment, her cancer went into remission On February 24, days before his death, Brit's wife Shannon penned a tribute to him marking their 20th anniversary, writing: '20 years married to the love of my life…this is what I get and I will happily take it' Turner is pictured backstage at Atlanta's The Tabernacle in 2017 Brit and Blackberry Smoke generated donations from their fans to raise awareness and funds for children’s cancer research.

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