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Vale Dire Straits guitarist Jack Sonni Dead
On Tuesday, Dire Straits Legacy, announced on social media that Sonni wouldn’t be participating in upcoming gigs “because of health problems.”
“Dear fans, unfortunately, Jack Sonni will not be able to participate in our next gigs because of health problems,” the post read.
“Jack get better soon, we are waiting for you! With love, the DSL family.”
Dire Straits legend Jack Sonni, who was affectionately known as the British band’s “other guitarist,” has died at the age of 68, the group announced on Thursday.
The rock n’ roll band posted a black and white photo of Sonni on X, formerly known as Twitter, with the caption: “#JackSonni Rest In Peace #DireStraits“.
The official Facebook account for Dire Straits Legacy, a band that Sonni participated in alongside other former members of Dire Straits, also shared the news.
“Our beloved Jack has left a void in our heart and soul,” the statement read. “We will miss you so much. You are forever with us.”
His cause of death is unknown, but he was reportedly suffering unspecified health issues earlier this week.
Tributes poured in for the musician from around the world as news of his death spread on Thursday.
