Wilko Johnson, a singer and guitarist known for his work with the band Dr. Feelgood, as well as a memorable performance as the mute executioner Ser Ilyn Payne on HBO’s Game of Thrones, has passed away at the age of 75. The news was broken in an official statement from Johnson’s Twitter account, which revealed that he passed away at his home on Monday, November 21st. The cause of death is currently unknown at this time. Johnson previously was diagnosed with late stage pancreatic cancer in 2013, and ultimately was cancer-free in 2014 after he underwent a procedure that removed, in his words “his pancreas, spleen, part of his stomach, small and large intestines and the removal and reconstruction of blood vessels relating to the liver.”
This is the announcement we never wanted to make, & we do so with a very heavy heart: Wilko Johnson has died. He passed away at home on Monday 21st November. Thank you for respecting the family’s privacy at this very sad time. RIP Wilko Johnson.(Image: Leif Laaksonen) pic.twitter.com/1cRqyi9b9X
