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Coroner says Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell died from complications of necessary surgeries
Phil Campbell, Motörhead’s guitarist from 1984‑2015, died on 13 March at age 64 after liver transplants and bowel surgery, the coroner said.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell died of multi‑organ failure on 13 March, aged 64, after complications from multiple surgeries, a coroner ruled on Friday.
What happened
Campbell, born in Pontypridd, underwent two liver transplants and later bowel surgery at London’s Royal Free Hospital earlier this year. Although the second liver transplant succeeded, he was moved to intensive care after the bowel operation and deteriorated rapidly, dying in hospital.
What was said
Coroner Dr Richard Brittain said, “My view is that there is nothing here to suggest his death could have been prevented,” and described the cause as “recognised complications of necessary surgical procedures.”
Reactions
Motörhead posted an Instagram tribute calling Campbell a “wonderful guitarist, writer, performer and musician” and an “enormous beam of light.” The statement highlighted his humour, love of life and the loss felt by his family and bandmates.
Key facts
- Phil Campbell died on 13 March at age 64 from multi‑organ failure. (independent.co.uk)
- He had undergone two liver transplants and bowel surgery at the Royal Free Hospital. (independent.co.uk)
- Coroner Dr Richard Brittain ruled the death was due to recognised complications of necessary surgeries. (independent.co.uk)
- Motörhead posted an Instagram tribute describing Campbell as a wonderful guitarist and an enormous beam of light. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Motörhead star died after complications from ‘necessary’ surgeries”
