Beastie Boys Adam Yauch lost at age 47

Rap pioneer and original member of the legendary trio, the Beastie Boys, Brooklyn, NYC finally lost his battle with cancer at the age of youthful age of 47. Back in 2009, Yauch was diagnosed and treated for a cancerous parotid gland and lymph node. He underwent surgery and radiation therapy during his treatment and was optimistic his health would improve. The prolific artist and activist MCA will be survived by his wife Dechen and daughter Tenzin.

Radioactive Current will miss this truly special spirit soul and wish him only the best along his journey.

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http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/beastie-boys-co-founder-adam-yauch-dead-at-48-20120504