Brian “Brizz” Gillis, one of the founders of the 90s boy band Lfo (“Lyte Funkie Ones”), died Wednesday at the age of 47. The cause of death has not been revealed.
Fellow Lfo member Brad Fischetti reflected on Gillis’ life in an Instagram post. “My relationship with Brian was complex. It contained moments of great tribulation but also of great joy… And it’s those positive aspects of our relationship that I will lean on now and forever.”
Gillis established the band with the late Rich Cronin in 1995. The group had early success with covers of the Bee Gees’ “If I Can’t Have You” and New Kids on the Block’s “Step by Step.”
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Gillis left the band in 1998 before their first album was released. He was replaced by Devin Lima.
The band’s single “Summer Girls” became their biggest hit. It was...
Fellow Lfo member Brad Fischetti reflected on Gillis’ life in an Instagram post. “My relationship with Brian was complex. It contained moments of great tribulation but also of great joy… And it’s those positive aspects of our relationship that I will lean on now and forever.”
Gillis established the band with the late Rich Cronin in 1995. The group had early success with covers of the Bee Gees’ “If I Can’t Have You” and New Kids on the Block’s “Step by Step.”
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Gillis left the band in 1998 before their first album was released. He was replaced by Devin Lima.
The band’s single “Summer Girls” became their biggest hit. It was...
- 4/1/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
Brian “Brizz” Gillis, a founding member of the boy band Lfo, who left right before the group scored their 1999 hit “Summer Girls,” has died. He was 47.
Lfo’s Brad Fischetti — who is now the sole surviving member of the group following the deaths of Rich Cronin in 2010 and Devin Lima in 2018 — confirmed Gillis’ death on Instagram Thursday, March 30. Fischetti did not reveal a cause of death, saying, “I don’t have details and it wouldn’t be my place to share them if I did.”
He continued: “I am really...
Lfo’s Brad Fischetti — who is now the sole surviving member of the group following the deaths of Rich Cronin in 2010 and Devin Lima in 2018 — confirmed Gillis’ death on Instagram Thursday, March 30. Fischetti did not reveal a cause of death, saying, “I don’t have details and it wouldn’t be my place to share them if I did.”
He continued: “I am really...
- 3/31/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Brian “Brizz” Gillis, the singer who co-founded the Massachusetts boy band Lfo, has died at 47. His former bandmate Brad Fischetti shared the news on Thursday via Instagram, which was later confirmed by Variety.
“I don’t have details and it wouldn’t be my place to share them if I did,” Fischetti shared at the beginning of his heartfelt tribute post. “The first two chapters of the Lfo story lost a main character yesterday… I am really struggling to process this tragic loss.”
“My relationship with Brian was complex,” he continued. “It contained moments of great tribulation but also of great joy. I learned a lot from him about the business of music and how to put together and rock a show. And it’s those positive aspects of our relationship that I will lean on now and forever.”
Gillis formed the pop trio Lyte Funkie Ones with Fischetti and...
“I don’t have details and it wouldn’t be my place to share them if I did,” Fischetti shared at the beginning of his heartfelt tribute post. “The first two chapters of the Lfo story lost a main character yesterday… I am really struggling to process this tragic loss.”
“My relationship with Brian was complex,” he continued. “It contained moments of great tribulation but also of great joy. I learned a lot from him about the business of music and how to put together and rock a show. And it’s those positive aspects of our relationship that I will lean on now and forever.”
Gillis formed the pop trio Lyte Funkie Ones with Fischetti and...
- 3/31/2023
- by Bryan Kress
- Consequence - Music
The last surviving member of Lfo wants to keep the late Devin Lima's legacy alive ... and he can think of nothing better than to publish previously unreleased music just in time for the holidays. Brad Fischetti tells TMZ ... he just released "Xiles Xmas" and "Hip Hop Reindeers." The 'Reindeers' track is a tribute to all the artists who influenced Lfo over the years -- from Snoop Dogg and Andre 3000 to Jay-z, Biggie Smalls and Tupac.
- 12/15/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nicolas Roeg, the British filmmaker known for offbeat and often controversial films like “Performance,” “Don’t Look Now” and “The Man Who Fell to Earth,” has died at the age of 90.
Roeg’s son, Nicolas Roeg Jr, told the BBC that his father passed away late Friday night.
Getting his start as a cinematographer, Roeg rose through the industry in the 1960s, later going on to direct his own films in the ’70s and ’80s.
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His credits include Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger’s acting debut, “Performance,” in 1970; “The Man Who Fell to Earth,” led by a Ziggy Stardust-era David Bowie, in 1976; the Australia-set survival drama “Walkabout”; and the moody Julie Christie-Donald Sutherland thriller “Don’t Look Now.”
Roeg’s final film was the 1990 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “The Witches” starring Anjelica Huston.
“Rip to Nicolas Roeg, a pioneering...
Roeg’s son, Nicolas Roeg Jr, told the BBC that his father passed away late Friday night.
Getting his start as a cinematographer, Roeg rose through the industry in the 1960s, later going on to direct his own films in the ’70s and ’80s.
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His credits include Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger’s acting debut, “Performance,” in 1970; “The Man Who Fell to Earth,” led by a Ziggy Stardust-era David Bowie, in 1976; the Australia-set survival drama “Walkabout”; and the moody Julie Christie-Donald Sutherland thriller “Don’t Look Now.”
Roeg’s final film was the 1990 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “The Witches” starring Anjelica Huston.
“Rip to Nicolas Roeg, a pioneering...
- 11/24/2018
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
The last Lfo member Brad Fischetti delivered an emotional tribute to Devin Lima, tearfully saying he believes his comrade in arms is in a better place. Brad is now the lone survivor of the group ... this after Devin died Wednesday after a yearlong battle with cancer. The group originally was a trio, but the third member, Rich Cronin, died after a long fight with leukemia. In the video description on YouTube, Brad wrote that a...
- 11/22/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Musician Brad Fischetti, the last surviving member of Lfo, is mourning the recent death of friend and band mate Devin Lima. "It is with a truly broken heart that that I confirm that Harold 'Devin' Lima passed away early this morning after a valiant battle with cancer," he told E! News in a statement. Fischetti continued, "Devin, as the world knows him, was an extraordinary talent, a doting father to his six children, and a loving partner to their mother. He was a beloved son and brother and a friend to so many. On behalf of the Lfo family, thank you for the tremendous outpouring of love from friends, family, fans, media, and those in the music industry." The...
- 11/21/2018
- E! Online
Devin Lima, whose pop band LFO released the hit “Summer Girls” in 1999, has died following a year-long battle with cancer. He was 41. Us Weekly confirmed Lima’s death.
In October 2017, fellow LFO member Brad Fischetti revealed that Lima had been diagnosed with stage four adrenal cancer and he underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his adrenal gland, CNN reported.
“I wish we had better news to share,” Fischetti said at the time. “It’s devastating news but at the same time, there’s nobody I know stronger than Devin Lima.
In October 2017, fellow LFO member Brad Fischetti revealed that Lima had been diagnosed with stage four adrenal cancer and he underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his adrenal gland, CNN reported.
“I wish we had better news to share,” Fischetti said at the time. “It’s devastating news but at the same time, there’s nobody I know stronger than Devin Lima.
- 11/21/2018
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Lfo singer Devin Lima died Wednesday at the age of 41. According to TMZ, which broke the news, the musician passed away after a yearlong battle with stage four cancer. Fellow band member Brad Fischetti broke the news of Lima's cancer diagnosis in a video message to their fans back in October 2017. The update came about a week after Lima had undergone surgery to remove a tumor the size of a "football." Fischetti said the tumor had started to form in Lima's adrenal gland but had eventually invaded his kidney, which he had removed. At the time, Fischetti said Lima's treatment plan included chemotherapy, radiation and a medication he would take long-term. At the time, Fischetti had...
- 11/21/2018
- E! Online
Lfo singer Devin Lima has died after a yearlong battle with stage 4 cancer ... TMZ has learned. Devin died early Wednesday morning ... according to a family member. Devin was half of a duo ... the other half being Brad Fischetti. The group originally was a trio, but the third singer, Rich Cronin, died after a long fight with leukemia. The boy band was popular in the '90s. Their biggest hit was "Summer Girls" in 1999 which peaked...
- 11/21/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Lfo singer Devin Lima has gotten a tough diagnosis. The 40-year-old pop star recently underwent surgery to have a tumor removed from his adrenal gland.
His bandmate Brad Fischetti gave fans an update in a video message, saying, “Devin asked me to give you this update without him because frankly he’s just not feeling very well. But he asked me to send you his love and gratitude for all the love and prayers you guys have sent his way.”
Noting that Devin has had a “tough recovery” which included “a few really difficult days in the hospital,” Brad noted that Devin is now resting at home. He added that doctors officially diagnosed Devin with primary adrenal cancer, calling it, “A one in a million cancer.”
He said that Devin was diagnosed with stage four primary adrenal cancer and that they plan to treat it with chemotherapy and radiation, adding, “Adrenal cancer is very...
His bandmate Brad Fischetti gave fans an update in a video message, saying, “Devin asked me to give you this update without him because frankly he’s just not feeling very well. But he asked me to send you his love and gratitude for all the love and prayers you guys have sent his way.”
Noting that Devin has had a “tough recovery” which included “a few really difficult days in the hospital,” Brad noted that Devin is now resting at home. He added that doctors officially diagnosed Devin with primary adrenal cancer, calling it, “A one in a million cancer.”
He said that Devin was diagnosed with stage four primary adrenal cancer and that they plan to treat it with chemotherapy and radiation, adding, “Adrenal cancer is very...
- 10/31/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Lfo singer Devin Lima underwent surgery to remove an adrenal tumour earlier this month, and has since been diagnosed with stage 4 primary adrenal cancer. Bandmate Brad Fischetti delivered the news in an update video on Lima’s post-surgery recovery. “Devin asked me to give you this update without him because, frankly, he’s not feeling very […]...
- 10/31/2017
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Lfo singer Devin Lima has been diagnosed with stage four adrenal cancer, a week after doctors removed a tumor from his adrenal gland.
His bandmate, Brad Fischetti, broke the news to fans in a YouTube post published Monday, where he discusses how Lima, 40, is doing and his next plan of action.
“Devin asked me to give you this update without him because, frankly, he’s not feeling very well,” Fischetti said. “But, he asked me to send you his love and gratitude for all the love and prayers you’ve sent his way.”
“He’s had a tough recovery,” Fischetti continued.
His bandmate, Brad Fischetti, broke the news to fans in a YouTube post published Monday, where he discusses how Lima, 40, is doing and his next plan of action.
“Devin asked me to give you this update without him because, frankly, he’s not feeling very well,” Fischetti said. “But, he asked me to send you his love and gratitude for all the love and prayers you’ve sent his way.”
“He’s had a tough recovery,” Fischetti continued.
- 10/31/2017
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Lfo singer Devin Lima has been diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal cancer, bandmate Brad Fischetti shared with fans Monday. The somber news comes just over a week after Lima underwent surgery to remove a tumor on his adrenal gland. After biopsying the tumor and also removing Lima's kidney, Fischetti revealed in the emotional YouTube video that the results came back cancerous. Lima is set to begin chemotherapy and radiation in the near future. "[Devin] asked me to send you his love and gratitude for all the love and prayers you guys have sent his way," the singer shared. "He's had a tough recovery and a few really difficult days in the hospital. Thankfully he's...
- 10/31/2017
- E! Online
Lfo singer Devin Lima's prognosis has taken another scary turn -- the football-sized tumor doctors removed was malignant. A rep for the group tells TMZ ... Devin will begin chemotherapy in the next week or two. When doctors removed the tumor -- along with his kidney and adrenal gland -- on Oct. 19, Devin was hopeful the mass was benign, but a biopsy proved otherwise. In fact, the band says he's stage 4. Devin is home now,...
- 10/30/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Lfo singer Devin Lima has a huge weight lifted off his entire body today, after doctors removed a massive tumor as well as 2 organs -- and his prognosis is good. Lima's surgery Thursday was considered a huge success since doctors also thought he might lose his spleen and part of his colon. Lima found out 3 weeks ago the tumor was wrapped around his adrenal gland and pushing against all his organs, even his heart. We're...
- 10/20/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Lfo singer Devin Lima is recovering after undergoing a surgery to remove an adrenal tumor. In a video posted onto YouTube, Devin as well as band member Brad Fischetti came together to deliver a surprise announcement for loyal fans. "We were hoping to be here tonight to announce the next leg of the Rich in Love tour. We had booked a whole bunch of shows and we were ready to make an announcement but then we got some news back here, some serious news at home that's causing us to delay that announcement," Brad explained. "It's just a postponement. Our brother Devin is having a big surgery." The 40-year-old singer explained that the tumor was affecting his adrenal gland,...
- 10/19/2017
- E! Online
Lfo singer Devin Lima is going into surgery after doctors found a massive tumor -- and the health scare comes 7 years after his fellow bandmate died of leukemia. Sources close to the group tell TMZ, doctors went in Thursday morning to remove the benign tumor, which is sitting on his adrenal gland. We're told it was discovered a few weeks ago. The '90s band was ramping up for a national tour, but that's on...
- 10/19/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Lil Wayne and Deadmau5, Maroon 5 and Beach Boys among odd pairings at this year's Grammy Awards.
By Gil Kaufman
Jay-z, Paul McCartney and Mike Shinoda perform at the 2006 Grammys
Photo: Getty Images
When it comes to booking talent, the producers behind the Grammy Awards can't resist packing the roster full of as much A-list eye candy as possible. And sometimes that means doubling, tripling or quadrupling up on acts in order to ensure the show doesn't stretch into Monday morning.
The lineup for Sunday night's 54th annual affair is no different, with a sometimes-confounding collection of contemporary and classic artists smooshed together in ways that will only make sense once the show commences. And even then ...
The most recent addition is the recently reformed original lineup of surf daddies, the Beach Boys, who will blow the dust off with a helping hand from Foster the People and Maroon 5.
By Gil Kaufman
Jay-z, Paul McCartney and Mike Shinoda perform at the 2006 Grammys
Photo: Getty Images
When it comes to booking talent, the producers behind the Grammy Awards can't resist packing the roster full of as much A-list eye candy as possible. And sometimes that means doubling, tripling or quadrupling up on acts in order to ensure the show doesn't stretch into Monday morning.
The lineup for Sunday night's 54th annual affair is no different, with a sometimes-confounding collection of contemporary and classic artists smooshed together in ways that will only make sense once the show commences. And even then ...
The most recent addition is the recently reformed original lineup of surf daddies, the Beach Boys, who will blow the dust off with a helping hand from Foster the People and Maroon 5.
- 2/9/2012
- MTV Music News
Brad Fischetti and Devin Lima have both stayed in the business since band split up in 2002.
By Gil Kaufman
Lfo
Photo: Arista
After his band's spotlight faded, Lfo singer Rich Cronin, who passed away Wednesday, spent his time writing songs for other singers and appearing on VH1's 2007 reality show "Mission: Man Band," in which he tried to revive his career alongside some other boy band veterans.
But what became of Cronin's fellow Lyte Funky Ones? A day after Cronin died at the age of 35, former Lfo member Brad Fischetti spoke to spoke to Entertainment Weekly.
"He was one of the funniest people on the planet," said Fischetti, who was hoping to mount a tour with Cronin and third member Devin Lima later this year as a follow-up to a successful set of reunion shows in 2009. "Nobody could tell a story like Rich. He used to say, 'Never let a...
By Gil Kaufman
Lfo
Photo: Arista
After his band's spotlight faded, Lfo singer Rich Cronin, who passed away Wednesday, spent his time writing songs for other singers and appearing on VH1's 2007 reality show "Mission: Man Band," in which he tried to revive his career alongside some other boy band veterans.
But what became of Cronin's fellow Lyte Funky Ones? A day after Cronin died at the age of 35, former Lfo member Brad Fischetti spoke to spoke to Entertainment Weekly.
"He was one of the funniest people on the planet," said Fischetti, who was hoping to mount a tour with Cronin and third member Devin Lima later this year as a follow-up to a successful set of reunion shows in 2009. "Nobody could tell a story like Rich. He used to say, 'Never let a...
- 9/10/2010
- MTV Music News
It was a sad day in the pop world on Wednesday, as the news spread around the Rich Cronin, singer for Lfo and songwriter of once-ubiquitous 1999 pop smash "Summer Girls," passed away after a long battle with leukemia. He was only 35 years old, and left behind a legacy of woefully underrated pop tunes that were unfortunately saddled with the group's gimmicky name (the letters stood for "Lyte Funky Ones") and the too-clever lyrics to their biggest hit ("New Kids on the Block had a bunch of hits/ Chinese food makes me sick").
Born and raised outside of Boston, Cronin formed Lfo in the late '90s with friends Brad Fischetti and Devin Lima. Their self-titled debut made an immediate impact, turning "Summer Girls" into a massive hit (it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100) and moving over two million copies. They also scored a big hit with "Girl on TV,...
Born and raised outside of Boston, Cronin formed Lfo in the late '90s with friends Brad Fischetti and Devin Lima. Their self-titled debut made an immediate impact, turning "Summer Girls" into a massive hit (it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100) and moving over two million copies. They also scored a big hit with "Girl on TV,...
- 9/9/2010
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
Singer was diagnosed with leukemia in 2005.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Rich Cronin
Photo: Gabe Palacio/ Getty Images
Rich Cronin, the former frontman for boy band Lfo, known for the 1999 hit "Summer Girls," died Wednesday (September 8) of leukemia. He was 35.
TMZ reports that the singer lost his long battle with cancer Wednesday afternoon after suffering a stroke. Cronin was first diagnosed with myelogenous leukemia in 2005 after complaining of exhaustion and headaches. He later established the Rich Cronin Hope Foundation to raise awareness for cancer treatment.
Cronin's manager Melissa Holland confirmed his death in a statement on the singer's Facebook page. "On behalf of the Cronin family and all at the Hope Foundation and [his record label] Orange Freeze, thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts. Continue to post them as a tribute to a great man, a better artist and the best friend I could ever have."
Fellow boy-bander Lance Bass of 'Nsync tweeted about Cronin's death,...
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Rich Cronin
Photo: Gabe Palacio/ Getty Images
Rich Cronin, the former frontman for boy band Lfo, known for the 1999 hit "Summer Girls," died Wednesday (September 8) of leukemia. He was 35.
TMZ reports that the singer lost his long battle with cancer Wednesday afternoon after suffering a stroke. Cronin was first diagnosed with myelogenous leukemia in 2005 after complaining of exhaustion and headaches. He later established the Rich Cronin Hope Foundation to raise awareness for cancer treatment.
Cronin's manager Melissa Holland confirmed his death in a statement on the singer's Facebook page. "On behalf of the Cronin family and all at the Hope Foundation and [his record label] Orange Freeze, thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts. Continue to post them as a tribute to a great man, a better artist and the best friend I could ever have."
Fellow boy-bander Lance Bass of 'Nsync tweeted about Cronin's death,...
- 9/8/2010
- MTV Music News
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