Rich Cronin of the 90’s pop band“LFO” has died after a lengthy battle with leukemia two weeks after his 35th birthday. Cronin was the lead singer, writer, and founder of LFO.
Per TMZ:
Rich — who wrote LFO’s hit “Summer Girls” in 1999 — suffered a stroke after a lengthy battle with leukemia, according to his brother. We’re told he passed away in a hospital this afternoon.
Croin had battled with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia since his diagnosis in March of 2005. He later founded the Rich Cronin Hope Foundation to raise awareness about his form of leukemia. People who knew him have turned online to express their feelings after the news, and they remember Rich as a talented, humble and nice person. Chris Kirkpatrick (formerly of *NSYNC) updated his official Facebook status this evening to read “Rip to a great friend rich c.” Lance Bass also expressed his condolences via Twitter.
Sad sad day that Rich Cronin died- was a amazing guy.
How sad. The 15 year old girl that still lives inside of me is heartbroken. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rich’s family during this difficult time.
Update: From Mike Cronin’s (Rich’s Brother) Facebook:
“Regrettably, after fighting Leukemia and a stroke over the past five years, my brother Rich passed late this afternoon comfortably in the hospital with his family. Rich fought this the best he could, but unfortunately in the end he lost. I would like to thank everyone for the kind words and condolences it means so much and I know it would have meant so much to Rich.”
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