Sylvain Sylvain Of The New York Dolls R.I.P.

New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain has passed away after a two year battle with cancer, his wife, Wanda O’Kelley Mizrahi, confirmed the news on the Wednesday night and released this statement, “As most of you know, Sylvain battled cancer for the past two and 1/2 years. Though he fought it valiantly, yesterday he passed away from this disease. While we grieve his loss, we know that he is finally at peace and out of pain. Please crank up his music, light a candle, say a prayer and let’s send this beautiful doll on his way”. David Johnansen, the last surviving member of the original New York Dolls line up, released this tribute “My best friend for so many years, I can still remember the first time I saw him bop into the rehearsal space/bicycle shop with his carpetbag and guitar straight from the plane after having been deported from Amsterdam, I instantly loved him. I’m gonna miss you old pal. I’ll keep the home fires burning. au revoir Syl mon vieux copain”.