TONY MILLS (SHY, TNT) im Alter von 57 Jahren verstorben

TONY MILLS, Frontmann der Glam-Metal-Band SHY, ist heute im Alter von 57 Jahren verstorben. Bei Mills, der zusammen mit den Norwegern TNT ebenfalls vier Alben einspielte, wurde erst im April Bauchspeicheldrüsenkrebs diagnostiziert. Noch Ende Juni 2019 hatte Tony Mills sein sechstes Soloalbum mit dem Titel „Beyond The Law“ veröffentlicht. Mills ging nach der Diagnose mit der für ihn typischen Art mit seiner Erkrankung um, von Rückzug keine Spur. Tony Mills berichtete auf seinem „Cancer-Blog“ von seiner Therapie und dem Kampf gegen das Unvermeidliche. Wie seine Frau Linda via Facebook bekanntgab, entschlief TONY MILLS heute friedlich in ihren Armen. Hier das offizielle Statement:

Anthony Paul Mills
07.07.1962-18.09.2019

It is with a shattered heart that I announce the passing of my loving husband and best friend Tony Mills. He was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer in April of this year and lived his life to the fullest until he exhaled for the last time in my arms. He wanted to live, but wasn't afraid of death.

Most will know him through his incredible contribution to the music world as a singer in bands like Shy and TNT as well as a solo artist and session vocalist. He leaves behind him a legacy that will live on for many lifetimes.

Those people closest to him will also know him as a gentle and kind soul, a dedicated husband with a love for the quiet life, his animals and his motorbikes. His sense of humour was always on point. His last summer was the happiest in his life, at the end of each day he exclaimed "It's been another fantastic day!" He spent a lot of time in his workshop fixing up his dirtbike so he could ride it later this autumn. The evening before he passed, he managed to whisper:

"I've had a good life. I've had a GOOD life. I'm just a bit pissed about the bike."

Linda Mills

TONY MILLS auf Facebook

TONY MILLS - Beyond The Law Review