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Beach Boys' Jeffrey Foskett Dies at 67

The musician, known for his angelic voice and guitar skills, battled anaplastic thyroid cancer.

  • Jeffrey Foskett, a longtime member of The Beach Boys, has died at the age of 67 after battling anaplastic thyroid cancer.
  • Foskett was a part of the band's touring groups led by both Brian Wilson and Mike Love, and was known for his musical leadership, guitar skills, and angelic singing.
  • He first joined the band in 1981, and had stints with both Wilson's solo band and Love's Beach Boys, until he was sidelined by stage 4 cancer in 2019.
  • Brian Wilson mourned Foskett's death in a social media post, praising his talent and expressing his heartbreak.
  • Other musicians, including John Stamos and Al Jardine, also paid tribute to Foskett, highlighting his positive spirit and impact on their lives.
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