John Graham Mellor, known professionally as Joe Strummer was born on August 21, 1952, in Ankara, Türkiye. He was a British singer, musician, and songwriter who was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of the punk rock band the Clash, formed in 1976. The Clash’s second album Give ‘Em Enough Rope reached No. 2 on the UK charts.
What was Joe Strummer cause of death?
Joe Strummer was a great man whose death had given the world something to mourn over. He was found dead by his wife at his home in Broomfield, Somerset aged 50, having just returned from walking his dog on 22 December 2002.
According to sources, an autopsy conducted showed that he died from a heart attack caused by an undiagnosed congenital heart defect. Strummer was cremated, and his ashes were given to his family.
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In his remembrance, Strummer’s friends and family established the Joe Strummer Foundation (initially known as Strummerville), a non-profit organization that gives opportunities to musicians and supports projects around the world that create empowerment through music.
