Fallece ROSS "THE BOSS" FRIEDMANRoss "The Boss" Friedman, miembro fundador de Manowar y The Dictators, falleció a los 72 años. Su muerte se produce poco más de un mes después de que se anunciara su diagnóstico de ELA.
La noticia del fallecimiento de Friedman se compartió a través de un comunicado en las redes sociales de "Metal Hall Of Fame".
Comunicado sobre el fallecimiento de Ross “The Boss” Friedman:
"Con profunda tristeza confirmamos el fallecimiento del legendario guitarrista, nuestro querido amigo, miembro del Metal Hall Of Fame y Embajador Global del Metal, Ross “The Boss” Friedman.
Ross fue una figura pionera tanto en el punk como en el heavy metal, conocido principalmente por ser miembro fundador de The Dictators y Manowar. Su potente forma de tocar, su inconfundible sonido y su espíritu inquebrantable contribuyeron a forjar generaciones de músicos y fans en todo el mundo.
A principios de este año, Ross hizo público su diagnóstico de esclerosis lateral amiotrófica (ELA), enfrentándolo con la misma valentía y honestidad que definieron su vida y su carrera.
El impacto de Ross en la música es incalculable. Desde la energía cruda del punk de sus inicios hasta la magnitud épica del heavy metal, su obra dejó una huella imborrable en el género y en todos aquellos que la disfrutaron.
Más allá de sus logros en el escenario y en el estudio, Ross era profundamente respetado por sus colegas y querido por sus fans en todo el mundo. Su legado perdurará a través de su música, su influencia y las innumerables vidas que tocó.
Extendemos nuestras más sentidas condolencias a su familia, amigos, compañeros de banda y fans de todo el mundo en estos momentos difíciles. Compartiremos más detalles a medida que estén disponibles."

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Ross "The Boss" Friedman, a founding member of both MANOWAR and THE DICTATORS, whose influence in heavy metal and punk is noticeable to this day, has died at the age of 72. His passing comes a little over a month after it was announced that he had been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
The news of Friedman's passing was shared via a statement on the social media of the Metal Hall Of Fame.
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Statement on the Passing of Ross “The Boss” Friedman
It is with deep sadness that we confirm the passing of legendary guitarist, our dear friend, Metal Hall of Fame Inductee, and Global Metal Ambassador Ross “The Boss” Friedman.
Ross was a pioneering force in both punk and heavy metal, best known as a founding member of The Dictators and Manowar. His powerful playing, unmistakable tone, and uncompromising spirit helped shape generations of musicians and fans around the world.
Earlier this year, Ross publicly shared his diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), facing it with the same courage and honesty that defined his life and career.
Ross’s impact on music is immeasurable. From the raw energy of early punk to the epic scale of heavy metal, his work left a lasting mark on the genre and on everyone who experienced it.
Beyond his achievements on stage and in the studio, Ross was deeply respected by his peers and beloved by fans across continents. His legacy will live on through his music, his influence, and the countless lives he touched.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, bandmates, and fans worldwide during this difficult time. Further details will be shared as they become available.
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