NYHC Frontman Lou Koller Dies at 59 After Cancer Battle
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Lou Koller, frontman of New York hardcore legends Sick Of It All, has died at 59 following a battle with oesophageal cancer that was first diagnosed in 2024. The band announced his passing and highlighted his camaraderie and energy, noting he had been cancer-free in May 2025 before the disease returned in September. A GoFundMe raised over $200,000 for treatment as Sick Of It All—formed in 1986 by Koller and his brother Pete—prepared for their 40th anniversary and paid tribute to his impact on the band and the NYHC scene.
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