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Levon Helm, icon of Americana music, 'in the final stages of cancer'

Revered drummer and singer of group the Band described as terminally ill in note posted to his website by daughter and wifeLevon Helm, the revered multi-instrumentalist and singer for the group the Band, is in the final stages of cancer, according to his family.A heartbreaking note appeared on the musician's website Tuesday announcing that he is terminally ill: Dear Friends,Levon is in the final stages of his battle with cancer. Please send your prayers and love to him as he makes his way throug...

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20:52 on April 17 2012

Levon Helm, icon of Americana music, 'in the final stages of cancer'

Guardian Music — Revered drummer and singer of group the Band described as terminally ill in note posted to his website by daughter and wifeLevon Helm, the revered multi-instrumentalist a... more info
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