Hard rock singer dead at 63; ‘incredible voice will live on forever’ (August 17th, 2024)

Jack Russell, the lead singer of 1980s metal band Great White, has died. He was 63.

On Thursday, Russell's official Instagram account shared the news with a statement that reads, "With tremendous sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved Jack Patrick Russell - father, husband, cousin, uncle and friend."

Russell, who "passed peacefully" with family by his side, "is loved and remembered for his sense of humor, exceptional zest for life, and unshakable contribution to rock and roll where his legacy will forever thrive," the statement continued.