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by Alexandra Pollard | Photos by WENN

Tommy Ramone, last surviving member of The Ramones, dies

Drummer died at home aged 62

 

Tommy Ramone, last surviving member of The Ramones, dies

Photo: WENN

Tommy Ramone, the last surviving member of iconic punk band The Ramones, has died aged 62.

The musician had been receiving hospice treatment for bile duct cancer, and died at his home yesterday (11 July). News of his death was announced via the band's official Twitter account. 

Ramone, who was born Erdelyi Tamas in Hungary, was originally intended to be the band's manager, but when lead singer Joey discovered he couldn't keep up with the band's fast tempos, Tommy was drafted in.

Tommy drummed on The Ramones' first three albums before being replaced in 1978 by Marky Ramone. He continued to manage and produced the band for their fourth and eighth albums

Although they were not related, all members of the band adopted the surname Ramone. Tommy Ramone was the last surviving member of the original line-up.

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