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Jonathan Mayers Cause of Death: Bonnaroo Co-Founder Passes Away at 51

Famed concert promoter Jonathan Mayers has passed away.

President of Superfly Presents, Jonathan Mayers attends the 2012 Great Googa Mooga Festival press conference at The Bowery Ballroom on March 8, 2012 in New York City. Mayers’ death comes just two days before the start of Bonnaroo, the Manchester, Tennessee-based festival he co-founded back in 2002 as part of his Superfly Presents production company. He was a cherished part of Superfly’s story, woven into it’s history and legacy,” the remaining founders wrote, adding, “In addition to the role he’s played in bringing joy to millions, we will miss his razor sharp wit, infectious smile and contagious laugh.

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