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John Blackwell Jr. Cause of Death: How Did Prince’s Drummer Die?

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John Blackwell Jr., a former drummer for musical legend Prince, died at age 43 in Florida.


John Blackwell Jr. Cause of Death

Last year, it was discovered that Blackwell had two brain tumors discovered during a trip in Japan.

His wife Yaritza announced his passing on Blackwell’s Instagram account.

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The photo caption reads: “My husband incredible drummer John Blackwell Jr. passed the way peacefully in my company today. Thanks God for his life and thanks everyone for their support.”

Blackwell and his family chronicled his health in a separate Instagram post earlier this year when he was forced to go to a rehab facility.

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Career

Blackwell performed with Prince for 15 years. During this time, he quickly earned a reputation as a master drummer with a original style all his own. Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, Blackwell performed with a handful of other iconic musicians including: Patti LaBelle, Justin Timberlake and Cameo.


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