Guitarist Sylvain Sylvain dies aged 69 Lizzie Edmonds Guitarist Sylvain Sylvain has passed away at the age of 69. The musician, best known as the New York Dolls guitarist, died on Wednesday after a two-year battle with cancer, his family today confirmed. Wanda O'Kelley Mizrahi, the star’s wife, announced the news on Facebook last night. “Sylvain Sylvain Mizrahi Rest In Peace February 14, 1951 ~ January 13, 2021,” she wrote. “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,” she added. “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.”