Brit Turner, drummer for the favored Southern rock band Blackberry Smoke, has died at age 57, the group introduced on social media.

He had been identified with glioblastoma, a most cancers of the mind, two years in the past, and underwent surgical procedure for the aggressive situation in November 2022. Following that therapy, Turner continued to play with Blackberry Smoke on tour by way of December 2023.

“It’s with the deepest sorrow that we inform everybody that our brother Brit Turner has moved on from this life,” the group mentioned in its assertion. “When you had the privilege of figuring out Brit on any degree, he was probably the most caring, empathetic, pushed and endearing particular person one may ever hope to fulfill. Brit was Blackberry Smoke’s True North, the compass that instituted the ideology that may proceed to information this band.  Brit has battled glioblastoma since his analysis within the fall of 2022 and fought daily. We ask for prayers for his household and band brothers. Extra info on preparations can be forthcoming. Thanks to everybody who has supported and been there for Brit and his household by way of this struggle.”

Reactions shortly got here in from fellow musicians after phrase of the loss of life bought out Sunday.

“My longtime brother has moved on,” wrote Butch Walker. “I’m heartbroken and have been crying all evening however i do know he’s lastly at peace. Lengthy stay Brit Turner.”

Mentioned Duane Betts, “I’m so sorry. Brit was a tremendous human being and I really feel so privileged I used to be in a position to get know him in addition to I did. Sending love and prayers to the household. We love you at all times, Brit Turner.”

The group additional prompt on social media that anybody focused on serving to out Turner’s household go to this web page for Households and Communities Collectively Aid (FACT), which affords help to households whose principal bread-winner is struck by a critical sickness.

The group’s newest album, “Be Proper Right here,” got here out Feb. 16, and simply debuted at No. 23 on the Billboard rock album schart and No. 26 on Billboard’s nation albums chart. Blackberry Smoke has continued to tour into 2024 with a substitute drummer for the reason that starting of the yr.