Angelo Bruschini of Massive Attack has passed away several months following a diagnosis of lung cancer
Massive Attack’s guitarist, Angelo Bruschini, has passed away mere months after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
The band conveyed this sad news on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating: “A uniquely brilliant and unconventional talent.
“It’s impossible to measure your impact on the Massive Attack repertoire. How fortunate we were to have shared such a journey together.”
RIP Angelo 🤍
A singularly brilliant & eccentric talent. Impossible to quantify your contribution to the Massive Attack canon.
How lucky we were to share such a life together. pic.twitter.com/btSqYQnOoM— Massive Attack (@MassiveAttackUK) October 24, 2023
His spouse, Jessica, also turned to social media to offer her tribute.
She penned, “It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of my exquisite husband, Angelo Bruschini, on the 23rd of October, 2023, at 12.15 am. It was due to a rare and aggressive form of cancer.”
Angelo Bruschini hailed from Bristol and became a part of the ensemble in the 1990s, shortly after its establishment in 1988.
He disclosed his diagnosis in July, remarking, “I have led a remarkable life, traversed the globe on numerous occasions, encountered numerous extraordinary individuals, but now, the curtain is drawing to a close. I believe it is time to pen a tome.”
Massive Attack is renowned for pioneering the ‘trip hop’ genre. Presently, the ensemble comprises Robert “3D” Del Naja, Adrian “Tricky” Thaws, and Grant “Daddy G” Marshall.
