Ike Willis, Frank Zappa's Longtime Vocalist and Guitarist, Dies at 70
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Jon Blistein
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Summary
Ike Willis, the singer and guitarist known for his decade-long collaboration with Frank Zappa and starring role on the rock opera 'Joe's Garage,' has died at age 70. His family confirmed his death on May 16, stating he passed away in North Las Vegas among loved ones. Willis had previously disclosed a prostate cancer diagnosis in a 2022 interview. His family expressed being "deeply heartbroken" by the loss.
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deeply heartbroken
among loved ones
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