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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.

A post shared by Slash (@slash) Sykes is survived by his three sons, James , John Jr. and Sean , whom he welcomed with his ex-wife, Jennifer Brooks Sykes , before they divorced in 1999 after nine ...

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.