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Great White singer Jack Russell, whose band's long climb to commercial success was overshadowed by a pyrotechnics display at a nightclub performance that led to one of the deadliest indoor fires in U.S. history, has died. He was 63.

A statement released by his family on Russell's social media accounts on Thursday indicated the singer died with family including his wife and son at his side. Russell posted last month that he was retiring from touring due to a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia and multiple system atrophy.

"Jack is loved and remembered for his sense of humour, exceptional zest for life, and unshakeable contribution to rock and roll, where his legacy will forever thrive," the family statement said.

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