R.I.P. Dan Fogelberg :-(

**Catty1** · 12-22-2007, 08:16 PM

I loved his work, his VOICE....
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http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/reuters/0...ogelberg_col_1

Dan Fogelberg dies of cancer at 56

Sun Dec 16, 5:55 PM

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg, famed for the soaring vocals and elegant instrumentation of tunes such as "Longer" and "A Love Like This," died on Sunday, three years after being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. He was 56.
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"He fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully at home in Maine with his wife Jean at his side," said a posting on his Web site (http://www.danfogelberg.com).

"His strength, dignity and grace in the face of the daunting challenges of this disease were an inspiration to all who knew him."

Fogelberg, a native of Peoria, Illinois, broke into the music industry in the early 1970s, at a time when it was embracing introspective songwriting, or "soft rock," by such acts as the Eagles and America.

Fogelberg, who distinguished himself with his angelic vocals and lyrics that celebrated beauty and romance, hit his commercial and creative peak in 1981 with "The Innocent Age," which yielded three top-10 singles, "Hard to Say," "Same Old Lang Syne" and "Leader of the Band."

His most recent release, "Full Circle," came out in 2003. The following year, he revealed that he had been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, and urged men over the age of 50 to get tested for the disease.

(Reporting by Dean Goodman; editing by Mohammad Zargham)

**K9karen** · 12-22-2007, 10:49 PM

Another member of my generation gone. I burst into tears. Is this "only the good die young?" Broken hearted.

**jennielynn1970** · 12-22-2007, 10:50 PM

oh my goodness... I never even saw this in the NY Times. He was such an amazing singer/songwriter. Sigh. Will have to download some of his songs to play in remembrance.

**Catty1** · 12-22-2007, 11:14 PM

He was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2004. He made a point of publicizing the urgency for men to get the antigen test for this cancer (a blood test) and the physical exam.

He did beat it back, though he and his wife Jean knew it would be a lifelong awareness and management of the illness. Sadly, lifelong was just a couple of more years.

I don't think Dan would have been squeamish about getting the physical part of the test, especially if he had known...but he probably 'felt fine'.

Please nag the men you know to get checked....especially important after 40 years of age.

Beautiful voice and presence.

**slick** · 12-22-2007, 11:16 PM

No, No, please say it isn't so!!!!! Oh my God, my eyes are welling up with tears.

He is in my top 5 favourites artists of all time.......all time!!!!

I have many, many songs of his on my music CD's that I burn for myself.

Dan, if you only knew how your lyrics touch me in a way that is indescribable. Your songs bring me comfort when I'm down and smiles when I'm happy. RIP Dan....I light a candle for you.

**Catty1** · 12-22-2007, 11:19 PM

From: www.danfogelberg.com There is a link to post condolences.

Sunday, December 16

Dear friends,

Dan left us this morning at 6:00am . He fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully at home in Maine with his wife Jean at his side. His strength, dignity, and grace in the face of the daunting challenges of this disease were an inspiration to all who knew him.

**carole** · 12-23-2007, 02:17 AM

Oh my gosh this is so sad, i loved his music too and he was a real hottie, far too young to leave this earth,and so talented, RIP dear Dan.,you will be sadly missed by all your devoted fans.

**cyber-sibes** · 12-23-2007, 08:25 AM

I saw this the other day and I felt deeply saddened (and choked up & teary). He was so young! Definitely one of my favorite musicians, I loved his work, when we got married, we asked the vocalist to sing "Longer" in the middle of the ceremony. I love that song. His music touched so many people. RIP Dan, and may God bless your family.

**moosmom** · 12-23-2007, 08:56 AM

I am devastated!!!! He was one of my favorite artists. "Leader of the Band" was my all time fav song of his. Oh heck, they were ALL my favorite!!

RIP Big D. You will be missed and your songs will live on.

**phesina** · 12-23-2007, 08:02 PM

I read that the other day and was so saddened to learn it.

Ever since, "Leader of the Band" has been playing in my head nonstop.

Rest in peace, Dan.

**Logan** · 12-23-2007, 09:49 PM

Scott and I were driving today and a Dan Fogelberg song came on the radio. I said something about him dying and Scott didn't know about it either. I was never a big fan of his, but was still so saddened to hear of his death.

Logan