Original FOREIGNER Bassist Ed Gagliardi Loses Long Battle With Cancer
May 16, 2014, 10 years ago
Original Foreigner bassist Ed Gagliardi lost a long battle with cancer on Sunday, May 11th. He was 62.
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Gagliardi's daughter, Nicole Gagliardi posted the following via Ed's Facebook Fan Group:
"Now that information has circulated, I would like to prevent misinformation and be the one to let everyone know that my father, Ed Gagliardi, passed away tonight (May 11th) at 7:40, after 8 years of battling cancer. There are no words. We appreciate your prayers and well wishes. We are shocked and heartbroken, thank you for your loyal fandom of an amazing man. I love you Daddy."Foreigner tweeted the following tribute to Ed Gagliardi:
R.I.P. Ed Gagliardi, you will be missed pic.twitter.com/TDj7hAPptN
— Foreigner (@ForeignerMusic) May 12, 2014