David Johanssen
Arturo Holmes/Getty ImagesFormer doll frontman in New York David Johanssen has died After a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 75.
“David Johanssen died at home in New York on Friday afternoon, holding hands with his wife Mara Hennesi and daughter Leah surrounded by music, flowers and love, “said a spokesman for the musician Rolling stone On Saturday, March 1, a statement. “He was 75 years old and died of natural reasons after nearly a decade of illness.”
Johanssen’s daughter, Leah, confirmed earlier in February that the musician is Fighting Cancer Four and Brain TumorS
“David is a legend, but he is also my very truly ill dad,” Leah wrote through her Instagram story on February 10th. “I have so much to say, but I guess I’ll post a lot about it and I don’t have to say it all now.”
She added: “I know how heavy there are so many of our situations at the moment and how much money raising is literally doing, but if you love David or any of the magic (SIC) that he has put into the world, please just separate a little to read this or share it. Thank you as always. “
At that time, Leah shared a relationship with a Gofundme campaign for her father in partnership with the Sweet Relief Musicians. (Sweet Relief provides financial assistance to musicians facing relevant health battles.)
“Like some but not many of you know, David was in intensive treatment For Stage 4 Cancer in the bigger part of the past decade, “Leah explained. “Five years ago, at the beginning of the pandemic, we discovered that David’s cancer had progressed and he had a brain tumor. There have been complications since then. He has never published his diagnosis publicly, as he and my mother Mara are usually many private people, but we feel forced to share this now because of the increasing financial burden that our family faces. “
From the creators of films to artists, Hollywood lost several stars in 2025. The news fell apart on January 4 that the spouse’s husband, Jeff Baena, died one day earlier at the age of 47. On a medical examination records viewed by US Weekly, Baena died of suicide. “This is an unthinkable tragedy,” said Plaza Representative in a statement to us (…)
According to Leah, Johanssen fell down the stairs In November 2024, which left him “on bed and incapacitated”.
“Due to the trauma, David’s disease is progressing exponentially and my mother takes care of him around the clock,” she continued. “No matter how cheerful and wise, as David continues to be, he is physically disabled and his care goes beyond what we are able to provide without specialized professional help.”
Johanssen spoke the same day, telling Rolling stone that he “has lived with (his) disease for a long time.”
Johanssen, who survived his wife and daughter, complained the dolls in New York in 1971. He was also known as his nickname Buster Pindexter.
