Aussie rock legend Angry Anderson dead at 79

The Rose Tattoo frontman suffered a cardiac arrest while on the band’s final European tour last month, forcing the cancellation of several dates.

A joint statement from his family and the band said he died in Australia on Monday night.

“Angry was a devoted father, and much-loved member of his friends, bandmates and the wider music and entertainment community,” it read. “His loss will be deeply felt by all those who knew and loved him both here in Australia and overseas.

“The family and band members are asking for privacy at this difficult time and will not be giving interviews. We kindly ask that their wishes are respected as they come to terms with this devastating loss and take time they need to grieve. “