It was announced last month he was suffering from stage four cancer, a brain tumor and a broken back.
David Johansen, the lead singer of the New York Dolls, has died at the age of 75. He passed away at his home in New York. Johansen, who was known for his work with the band from 1971 until 2011, was also an actor. His family had kept his health struggles private but were forced to share details due to the financial burden of his treatment. Johansen fell down stairs in November 2022, breaking his back and leaving him bedridden. His stepdaughter, Leah, had launched a fundraising appeal to cover the costs of his care, noting his condition had worsened significantly. Johansen was born in Staten Island, New York, and lived there until his death.
