Terry Hall was receiving chemotherapy after the cancer spread to his liver and he developed diabetes, however the treatment failed and he died on Sunday at the age of 63.
The lead singer of the ska punk band lost his life at the age of 63 and his group hailed him as the most genuine of souls in heartfelt tribute posted on social media.
The British band paid tribute to "our beautiful friend, brother and one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists this country has ever produced".