Rock Legend John Sykes Dies at 65: Tributes Pour in from Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Slash. Story by Marisa Losciale • 2w. John Sykes has died. He was 65 years old.

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65 “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on his website.

Legendary guitarist John Sykes, known for his work with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has passed away at 65 after a battle with cancer. Tributes pour in from the rock world.

Legendary guitarist John Sykes, known for his work with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has passed away at 65 after a battle with cancer. Tributes pour in from the rock world.

John Sykes has died. He was 65 years old. A notice shared on the Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist's website revealed that the artist had passed away after a battle with cancer.. SIGN UP for ...

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65 “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on his website.