Bernie Torme, a guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, died a day before his 67th birthday, according to his drummer.
Drummer Mik Gaffney told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Torme died on March 17 at a London hospital.
I am absolutely numb. Got the news this morning that Bernie Torme has died. It’s been a thrill playing drums for him for the past couple of years. He was loud, passionate, didn’t suffer fools but he was always a true… https://t.co/StlDmQySSn
— Mik Gaffney (@MikGaffney) March 18, 2019
Gaffney said Torme had pneumonia in both lungs and was on life support for four weeks.
Gaffney added that Torme died peacefully and was surrounded by his family. Torme, who was Irish, would have turned 67 on Monday.
Something I hoped I would never have to write, the amazing, unmistakable guitar legend Bernie Torme has died. He passed…
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Last month, Torme’s Twitter account said that he was in intensive care with virulent pneumonia.
Bernie Tormé is extremely ill in intensive care with virulent double pneumonia. We ask for your prayers.
— Bernie Tormé (@Bernie_Torme) February 13, 2019
“What a sad day. We’ve lost another great musician,” Osbourne tweeted on Monday. “He will be dearly missed. I send my sincere condolences to his family, friends and fans. Rest in Peace Bernie.”
“Woke up to find out my friend Bernie Torme has died,” Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider tweeted. “We worked together for 3 years, writing over 100 songs for the ill-fated Desperado. I loved that man & today my heart is broken. RIP Bernie. Your guitar weeps.”
Bernie Torme, a member of Deep Purple and a hard-rocking musician, died "peacefully" on Sunday.
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In 1979 Torme joined Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan’s band Gillan. He later joined Osbourne on tour as his guitarist.
Torme has recorded over 24 albums throughout his career as a solo artist or band member.
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The Associated Press and The Epoch Times reporter Jack Phillips contributed to this report.
