Sylvain Sylvain of New York Dolls Dies At Age 69
New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain has died at the age of 69.
A statement at Sylvain Sylvain’s Facebook page reads, “As most of you know, Sylvain battled cancer for the past two and 1/2 years. Though he fought it valiantly, yesterday he passed away from this disease. While we grieve his loss, we know that he is finally at peace and out of pain. Please crank up his music, light a candle, say a prayer and let’s send this beautiful doll on his way”.
Sylvain Mizrahi was born in Cairo, Egypt in 1951. His family fled Egypt initially for France and then the USA in the early 1950s. They settled in New York.
Sylvain Sylvain, guitarist and co-founder of the legendary early '70s glam-punk band New York Dolls, died at the age of 69 on Wednesday. According to a Facebook post by his wife, along with prominent music writer Lenny Kaye, Sylvain passed after a two year battle with cancer. Listen to your favorite Classic Rock now on RADIO.COM. Sylvain Sylvain Mizrahi Rest In Peace February 14, 1951 ~ January 13, 2021 As most of you know, Sylvain battled.