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Dream Theater Drummer Mike Portnoy's Father Passes Away

posted Jan 13, 2009 at 8:58 PM by xFiruath.  (9 Comments)

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Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy has issued the following statement about the death of his father:

"It's with the heaviest heart and deepest sorrow that I share the news of the passing of my best friend,
my idol and my father, Howard Portnoy.

He passed away this morning at 3:38 am with his loving wife Trish and myself by his side after a 6 month battle with cancer. He was an amazing person whose lively spirit was a tremendous inspiration to me and to most people that had the pleasure to know him.

He will be sorely missed by so many friends and family - but none more so than his wife Trish, his daughter in law Marlene, his grandchildren Melody and Max and yours truly.

The Spirit Carries On 'Ol Popz......

Carpe Diem,
MP"

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9 Comments on "Dream Theater Drummer Mike Portnoy's Father Passes"

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1. Jenny writes:

6 months of cancer... that's too bad. It sounds like he was a nice man. R.I.P.

# Jan 13, 2009 @ 10:44 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Netromancer writes:

While I haven't always been the most avid fan of Dream Theater, I have always been a fan of Mike Portnoy. Seriously funny guy who seems to stay down to earth no matter how many albums they release or how amazing he is on the drums. Having lost a few family members and friends to Cancer I know how horrible it can be. I wish no one on this planet ever need go through it. Carpe diem, indeed.

# Jan 13, 2009 @ 11:56 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. cruor writes:

I really am sick of the over the top tech. style this band plays with but still sadding to hear something like this.

Now Playing: Emperor- The Acclamation of Bonds

# Jan 14, 2009 @ 12:32 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. cruor writes:

*saddening

# Jan 14, 2009 @ 12:32 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. sadimz writes:

be strong Mike!

# Jan 14, 2009 @ 7:12 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Txmetalhead writes:

Very sad news. I can't imagine how sad he feels right now. I wish him well, and God's blessings.

# Jan 14, 2009 @ 9:22 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. kev writes:

'The spirit carries on' will bring you strength

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 9:15 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. bbristowe writes:

Omg, stop bringing up such a........dead........issue.

P.S. jk

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 11:50 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. utoad9 writes:

Condolences Mike, Hang in there.........

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