Lavender Country, a band from the 1970s, lost its lead vocalist and guitarist on Monday at the age of 78. The band revealed information about Patrick Haggerty’s cause of death following his passing.
“This morning, a great soul left us. Pat Haggerty, rest in peace. After having a stroke a few weeks prior, he was able to spend his last days at home with his children and longtime partner, JB. On October 31, Lavender Country posted a message to their Instagram account that said, “Love, and solidarity.
Haggerty was raised on a dairy farm in Washington after being born in 1944. Lavender Country was founded by him in 1972, and the group released their self-titled debut the following year.
Patrick Haggerty dies: Cause of death revealed
Reports state that Patrick Haggerty’s death was caused by stroke. After having a stroke a few weeks ago, he spent his last days at home with his family, including his children and his longtime partner, JB.
Robin, a biological daughter he shares with his lesbian partner Lois Thetford, and Amilcar, an adopted son who was raised by Patrick and his original mother Linda Navarro, are the two offspring of the renowned artist.