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Ian MacDonald has sadly passed away at the age of 75.
The musician who was known to fans as the co-founding member of the bands Foreigner and King Crimson died peacefully while surrounded by his loved ones following his battle with cancer.
Ian's son Max recently took to Facebook to share the news of his father's passing.
He wrote: "I’m deeply saddened to tell you that my father passed away yesterday from cancer.
"He was incredibly brave, and never lost his kindness or his sense of humor even when the going was rough.
"My father was a brilliant, intuitive musician, a gentle soul, and a wonderful dad. He will live on forever through his beautiful music and the love of his fans. Thank you all."
Born in Osterley, West London, in 1946, the English rock star went on to found progressive rock band King Crimson in 1969.
However, Ian departed ways from the band when they reached number five in the UK charts.
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