DREAM THEATER - DREAM THEATER DRUMMER LOSES FATHER TO CANCER

DREAM THEATER DRUMMER LOSES FATHER TO CANCER

DREAM THEATER rocker MIKE PORTNOY is mourning the death of his father after he lost his battle with cancer last weekend.
Howard Portnoy passed away in the early hours of Sunday (04Jan09) at the age of 68, reports Blabbermouth.net.
In a touching tribute to his dad, the U.S. drummer says, "It's with the heaviest heart and deepest sorrow that I share the news of the passing of my best friend, my idol and my father, Howard Portnoy.
"He passed away this morning at 3:38am with his loving wife Trish and myself by his side after a six-month battle with cancer.
"He was an amazing person whose lively spirit was a tremendous inspiration to me and to most people that had the pleasure to know him. He will be sorely missed by so many friends and family - but none more so than his wife Trish, his daughter-in-law Marlene, his grandchildren Melody and Max and yours truly.
"The spirit carries on, 'ol popz..."