Jeremiah Green of Modest Mouse was suffering from Stage 4 cancer
By Caroline Thayer
Rock band Modest Mouse’s co-founder and drummer Jeremiah Green passed away at the age of 45.
The band said, in part, in a statement posted late Saturday to their Instagram, “Our dear friend Jeremiah passed away today. He simply vanished after settling down to rest.”
Adam Green, the rocker’s brother, stated to Fox News Digital on Tuesday, “Considering the circumstances, he is doing fantastically. Even though he had cancer, he continued to perform up until the final West Coast date after the doctor gave him the all-clear. He intends to return to the road this spring in South America. He still has about 4 weeks of radiation and chemotherapy left.”
The loss was also confirmed by his mother, Carol Namatame, who posted on Facebook that her son “lost his courageous battle with cancer on December 31.”
Also to their Instagram, Modest Mouse wrote, “I’d like to say a bunch of pretty words right now, but it just isn’t the time. These will come later, and from many people. Please appreciate all the love you give, get, have given, and will get. Above all, Jeremiah was about love. We love you.”
The Grammy-nominated band was formed in Washington back in 1992 by co-founders Green, Isaac Brock, and Eric Judy.
The band is currently slated to perform at Lollapalooza Argentina 2023 festival in March.
An original statement from Brock shared directly to the band’s Instagram four days ago was optimistic about Green’s recovery. He wrote of Green’s treatment, “It seems to be going smoothly and making a positive difference. Jeremiah, as am I, are believers in the power of positive energy, so if you would be so kind as to send “good vibes”( to quote Jeremiah) in the direction of Jeremiah and his family, that’d be great.”
His mother echoed the sentiments, writing on Facebook, “He’s [sic] so strong and so brave and hanging in there!”
It was Seattle-based DJ Marco Collins who confirmed the severity of Green’s cancer on his own social media.
Unfortunately, the 45-year-old died as a “husband, father, son and brother,” as described by his mother.
“He went peacefully in his sleep. Jeremiah was a light to so many. At this time the family is requesting privacy. More information will be forthcoming including a Celebration of Life for friends and fans in the coming months. Jeremiah’s loved ones would like to thank everyone for their continued well wishes and support,” Namatame added.
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