British Singer, Guitarist Wilko Johnson Dies at 75

Wilko Johnson, the British singer-songwriter and Dr. Feelgood guitarist, passed away at 75.

A statement on his Facebook page on Wednesday read: “Wilko Johnson has died. He passed away at home on Monday evening, 21st November 2022."

“Thank you for respecting Wilko’s family’s privacy at this very sad time, and thank you all for having been such a tremendous support throughout Wilko’s incredible life. RIP Wilko Johnson.”

Johnson was previously diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer in 2013 and was given just 10 months to live.

Later on, tests showed that his cancer was not as aggressive as had been previously thought and an operation was offered as a chance to save his life.

Following the procedure that removed a tumour, his pancreas, spleen, parts of his stomach and intestines, and some blood vessels from around his liver, the musician was declared cancer-free.

In an interview with The Northern Echo newspaper in 2019, Johnson said: “It seems very unjust but I’m in the clear and feeling pretty healthy other than I’m missing a pancreas but apart from that I’m really fit.”

Johnson appeared in the TV hit "Game Of Thrones" as the mute Lannister executioner Ser Ilyn Payne.