Lou Koller, Sick of It All frontman, dies at 59 after cancer battle
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Lou Koller, longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, died at 59 after a battle with esophageal cancer. The Queens-born singer, whose band formed in 1986 and released 12 studio albums, had battled cancer since 2024, cancelled a European tour during treatment, and was declared cancer-free in May 2025 before the cancer returned. Tributes from CM Punk, Dropkick Murphys and Lars Frederiksen highlighted his influence on NYHC and his ability to lift fans’ spirits at shows.
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