David Johansen, Frontman of the New York Dolls, Dies at 75

The influential glam-punk singer passed away at home in New York after battling cancer and other health challenges for years.

David Johansen, the last surviving founding member of the New York Dolls, died peacefully at home surrounded by family, music, and flowers.
Johansen had been battling advanced cancer and a brain tumor for years, with his health further deteriorating after a severe fall last year.
Known for his groundbreaking role in glam-punk, Johansen co-founded the New York Dolls in 1972 alongside punk pioneer Johnny Thunders.
The New York Dolls, often credited as one of the first U.S. punk bands, disbanded in 1976 but reunited in 2004 for a series of performances.
Johansen was also recognized for his solo work under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter and his acting career, including a role in the 1988 film 'Scrooged' with Bill Murray.