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New York Dolls lead singer David Johansen dies at 75


The lead singer of the punk band New York Dolls, died on Friday at his home in New York.

Sadly, Johansen also broke his back in two places after falling down the stairs the day after Thanksgiving, and he underwent a successful surgery and spent a week in the hospital. 'We’ve been living with my illness for a long time, still having fun, seeing friends and family, carrying on, but this tumble the day after Thanksgiving really brought us to a whole new level of debilitation,' he explained. A musician and actor, Johansen served as the lead singer and songwriter for the legendary punk-rock band New York Dolls before embarking on his own solo career.

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