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Rocker DEAN TURNER from Australian guitar band MAGIC DIRT has died at the age of 37.
The bass player passed away on Friday (21Aug09) from a rare form of deep tissue cancer. He was due to perform with the band on the day he died.
Founding member Turner played alongside Hole and Sonic Youth during his time in the group, and also produced recordings for a number of Australian bands, including theredsunband, Sons Of The Sun, and Violent Soho.
Magic Dirt was also due to perform a concert in Victoria, Australia on Friday (28Aug09), although it is unknown whether the rest of the band will continue to play the show.
Turner is survived by his wife and two daughters, Charlie and Evie.

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