Wilko Johnson, the guitarist for Dr. Feelgood and a key figure in the British punk movement, died on November 21. His family confirmed the tragic news. Since then, the musician has received heartfelt tributes from coworkers, artists, and fans.

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In the 1970s, he was a member of the pub rock/rhythm and blues band Dr. Feelgood. Johnson was known for his distinct guitar playing style and is widely regarded as having had a significant influence on the English punk movement. Johnson made his acting debut in both the first and second seasons of HBO’s Game of Thrones as the mute executioner Ser Ilyn Payne.

Johnson was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer in 2013 and chose not to undergo chemotherapy. He was given nine to ten months to live that year. Nonetheless, in 2014, he released Going Back Home, a collaboration with Roger Daltrey of the Who.

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Later that year, doctors discovered that Johnson’s cancer was a neuroendocrine tumour, a less aggressive and more treatable form of the disease, and he declared himself cancer-free after a major operation to remove a 3kg tumour.

Age

Wilko Johnson was born on July 12, 1947. He died at the age of 75.

Net Worth

Wilko Johnson’s net worth was estimated to be around $250 million at the time of his death, according to multiple media reports. He was regarded as one of the wealthiest singers.

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Given his five decades in the industry, it is safe to assume he had a sizable net worth at the time of his death. He began his musical career after graduating from Newcastle University. He returned to Essex at the time and joined the Pigboy Charlie Band, which later became Dr. FeelGood.

Johnson’s Family

Johnson married Irene Knight, his childhood sweetheart, when they were teenagers, and the couple had two sons, Matthew and Simon. Johnson was widowed in 2004 following the death of his wife from cancer. Simon Johnson, Johnson’s son, is a guitarist in the Southend-based band Eight Rounds Rapid.