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Original Magnum Drummer Loses His Fight With Cancer

posted Dec 22, 2007 at 4:45 PM by zMETALlica.  (6 Comments)

Kex Gorin, original drummer (from 1972 - 1984) for long-time UK rockers MAGNUM, has been in the hospital, critically ill with cancer. The band are sad to report the following message:

"All the guys in Magnum wish to say how deeply sorry we are to hear that Kex Gorin passed away Friday morning (December 21st). Our thoughts are with (partner) Sally and family at this time. We would would like to thank all those who showed their support. Kex Gorin will be deeply missed."

Source: BWBK

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6 Comments on "Original Magnum Drummer Passes Away"

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1. Gytrash writes:

RIP bro.. you did good!

# Dec 22, 2007 @ 7:07 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Bastard_Of_Bodom writes:

Never listened to them but R.I.P man, rest easy. *Horns Up*

# Dec 22, 2007 @ 7:20 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Dark_Funeral writes:

that sucks, although metal warriors fall in battle there will be more to rise to replace them, long live metal!

# Dec 22, 2007 @ 9:46 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Diamond Oz writes:

God damn, not another death! And so close to Christmas aswell!

R.I.P.

# Dec 23, 2007 @ 9:21 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Old Skool thrash writes:

god bless.. this is awful.. specially just before x-mas
RIP

# Dec 23, 2007 @ 6:46 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Keith Smart writes:

Incredibly sad to hear this news did not see enough of him in our later years but he was a tremendous drummer up there with Cozy and Bonzo and a lovely man RIP

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