Motorhead frontman Ian Kilmister, better known as Lemmy, has died aged 70, days after being diagnosed with cancer in Los Angeles.
“We cannot begin to express our shock and sadness, there aren’t words,” Motorhead said in a Facebook post.
Social media has responded to the death of the British rock star, with praise coming from bands and musicians influenced by Lemmy’s 40 years and 22 albums with Motorhead.
Lost one of my best friends, Lemmy, today. He will be sadly missed. He was a warrior and a legend. I will see you on the other side.
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) December 29, 2015Lemmy, you are one of the primary reasons this band exists. We're forever grateful for all of your inspiration. RIP pic.twitter.com/WC1csn5F5x
— Metallica (@Metallica) December 29, 2015Lemmy has passed away. Truly one of a kind. Much more to him than many knew. RIP. @RollingStone @ClassicRockMag pic.twitter.com/d1izWStIii
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) December 29, 2015Goodbye #Lemmy what else is there to say? Goodbye @officialmotorhead rock n' roll will be a little less cool... https://t.co/P8uKezgRg1
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) December 29, 2015Oh my. Lemmy got let in on the big secret. One of the greatest rockers of all time. Amazingly unique incredible bass player. My hero. Wow.
— Flea (@flea333) December 29, 2015Lemmy RIP….@myMotorhead my condolences to his family..
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) December 29, 2015We’ve lost a friend & legend. My heart is broken. RIP Lemmy. Born To Lose, Lived To Win. https://t.co/6KJ4cBCNfH @myMotorhead
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) December 29, 2015There's nothing we could write here that can live up to the mighty life you lived. You are Rock N Roll. Warrior... https://t.co/Rbn22WFL5y
— Anthrax (Band) (@Anthrax) December 29, 2015Farewell Lemmy. I love you brother.
— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) December 29, 2015My dear friend, Lemmy, passed away today. I’ve known him for 38 years. He will be so missed but he will never be forgotten.
— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) December 29, 2015Damn just heard Lemmy passed away. Swig of beer to one bad ass original rocker. Motörhead one of the all time influential bands.
— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) December 29, 2015A sad day. Thanks for the songs and memories. We lost an original today. RIP Lemmy Kilmister.
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) December 29, 2015GOD BLESS LEMMY - 1945 - 2O15 tBLSt SDMF tLKt pic.twitter.com/UNRAsIrbYP
— Zakk Wylde (@ZakkWyldeBLS) December 29, 2015Lemmy was a true rock icon, singular in voice and spirit. Metal flags fly at half mast tonight as we salute the incomparable Ace Of Spades.
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) December 29, 2015R.I.P. Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead
— Papa Roach (@paparoach) December 29, 2015Peace and love to Lemmy and family! #RIPLemmy pic.twitter.com/g0fO1rTc9Q
— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) December 29, 2015Lemmy: Rest In Peace. Shake the heavens, my friend.
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) December 29, 2015Foo Fighters, Ozzy Osbourne, Gene Simmons and Metallica led tributes on Twitter.
