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Phil Campbell Dead At Age Sixty-Four Following Complex Surgery; Motorhead

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Legendary heavy metal guitarist and former member of the iconic band Motorhead, Philip "Phil" Campbell (born Phillip Anthony), has died at age sixty-four following a complex major surgery he underwent in February while hospitalized for pneumonia near Paris under French medical care as reported by his current musical group Phil & The Bastard Sons.

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    Phil Campbell, a legendary guitarist known for his tenure in Motorhead, has died at age 64.
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    The musician passed away on Friday night following an extended stay in intensive care after undergoing major surgery.
Feb 65 (Age) "His legacy"

Phil Campbell has died at 64 following a difficult medical procedure after being in intensive care.

— [Mar 14, 20:37] Morre Phil Campbell... (Veja.abril.com.br)

'His legacy, music and the memories he created with so many will live on forever'.

— (Nme) Tributes paid after death of Motorhead legend...

...the tragic announcement comes just a few short days after the band pulled out of this summer's Takedown Festival.

— [Mar 14, 20:37] Motörhead Guitarist Phil Campbell Dies Aged 64 (Rocksins)

'It is with great sadness that we announce the passing... our deepest sympathies to his family'.

— (Chaoszine) Motorheadin entinen kitaristi...
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