Adam Yauch a member of the legendary Beastie Boys has lost his battle with cancer according to reports from Global Grind and TMZ
In 2011 it had been reported that Yauch had beaten the disease, but reports were sadly exaggerated. On the band's website he wrote:source: Huffpo
"Hello My Friends While I’m grateful for all the positive energy people are sending my way, reports of my being totally cancer free are exaggerated. I’m continuing treatment, staying optimistic and hoping to be cancer free in the near future."
