Tributes and condolences pour in for the guitarist who was part of English trip-hop collective shortly after it's confirmed he has passed away following a battle with lung cancer.
- Oct 24, 2023
AceShowbiz - Massive Attack's Angelo Bruschini has passed away. The guitarist - who also played with The Numbers, Rimshots, and The Blue Aeroplanes - had been struggling with lung cancer.
"A singularly brilliant and eccentric talent. Impossible to quantify your contribution to the Massive Attack canon. How lucky we were to share such a life together," the band wrote in a touching tribute when sharing the tragic news in a social media statement on Tuesday, October 24.
The musician was known for his unique style of guitar playing for the trip-hop collective - which comprises Robert "3D" Del Naja, Adrian "Tricky" Thaws, and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall - notably on their seminal 1998 LP "Mezzanine", which featured the Top 10 single "Teardrop".
The Blue Aeroplanes also posted on their Facebook page, "We are devastated to announce the passing of our brother Angelo Bruschini. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. Rest In Peace Ange x."
Angelo - who joined Massive Attack in 1995 as touring member and also contributed to their 2003 record "100th Window" alongside the recently departed Sinead O'Connor - revealed in July that he was diagnosed with the deadly disease and suggested he would write a book about his amazing life.
He wrote at the time, "Twice now I have been told 'Good luck' by specialists at the hospital over lung cancer, I think I'm f*****. Had a great life, seen the world many many times, met lots of wonderful people, but the door is closing, think I will write a book."
The Bristol-born star is also known for producing alt-rockers Strangelove's 1997 self-titled album.
An official cause of death is not known at the time of writing.
