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Jeff Healey
Born: 1966-02-25 - Died: 2008-03-02Cause of Death: Cancer
Death Summary: Healey was 41 years old when cancer claimed his life only month before the release of his first rock album in 8 years (he had taken a turn to Jazz).
Healey at actually defeated cancer once before after losing his eyes to it, but after nearly 38 years, he developed Sarcoma (a supportive tissue cancer) which ended up killing him.
Who was Jeff Healey : Norman Jeffrey Healey was a Canadian blues-rock musician who lost his eye sight when he was only 8 months old.
He formed his first band when he was seventeen and rocked out in his trademark guitar-across-the-lap style for many years, eventually being discovered by Stevie Ray Vaughn and earning several hits such as "Angel Eyes" and the Grammy-nominated "Hideaway".
Action movie fans will always remember him as Cody, the musician friend of Patrick Swayze's Dalton in the 80s action slugfest Roadhouse.
Web site: http://www.jeffhealey.com
Healey at actually defeated cancer once before after losing his eyes to it, but after nearly 38 years, he developed Sarcoma (a supportive tissue cancer) which ended up killing him.
Who was Jeff Healey : Norman Jeffrey Healey was a Canadian blues-rock musician who lost his eye sight when he was only 8 months old.
He formed his first band when he was seventeen and rocked out in his trademark guitar-across-the-lap style for many years, eventually being discovered by Stevie Ray Vaughn and earning several hits such as "Angel Eyes" and the Grammy-nominated "Hideaway".
Action movie fans will always remember him as Cody, the musician friend of Patrick Swayze's Dalton in the 80s action slugfest Roadhouse.
Web site: http://www.jeffhealey.com
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Loved your music and was amazed by your talent. I can’t wait to hear you in heaven.
Loved your music, you were a wonderful talent and this is a loss to the music world and to your fans.Rest in peace, make beautiful music in Heaven.
Keep rockin Bro…..Peace
Seems loke a hard life that was endured with so much perseverance. Why do some of us have such trials. Jeff handled his with style and a will to live always through all the diversities! God Bless Angel!
jeff was a good player and song writter. Will miss partying with the band when they were in cedar rapids, iowa. Will miss you my friend
So sad that you are gone…loved you in roadhouse..love the music…could always tell it came from the heart….Rest in Peace! You will be missed, but never forgotten!
You where a great rocker….rest in peace
My eyes are crying…how could the angels take him…such talent and I was looking forward to hearing more…I guess I’ll have to wait until I get to heaven…see you soon
you had talent. RIP
You’re music plays on at my house! I will always be a big fan. You were truly one of a kind and we miss you, Jeff. So much power and energy and life in your music!
sweet,sweet sweet sound!that’s how a strat was meant to sound.rest well my friend.
sean 12/01/2011
Angel eyes has been one of my favorite songs, cried many tears with this song. You are missed!
I always loved you & your music. I’ll always remember you.
Another lamented legend.RIP with Gary Moore.
a new soul for heaven
Just saw roadhouse again. Your music & soul always moves me. I googled your music
Im so sorry that you passed away so young.
What a trooper you are bro.
Keep playing in heaven.
WHEN THE NIGHT COMES FALLING moves my soul.
God bless you
Angel Eyes was the theme song to my jr high years
Every friday night at the skating rink it was played atleast 100 times. B12, i pushed that button allot myself, i got my 1st kiss to this song. it will always bring me great memories thank you so much for that. God must have had bigger plans for you rest in peace.
I loved your music and I enjoyed seeing you in the movie,”Road House” with the late Patrick Swayze. RIP
Hey Jeff how many fingers am I holding up? Hahahahahaha bitch.
Jeff was a dear friend that i met 4 years before he died , we shared a common problem that we both learned how to deal with in our own way ! he was a great singer and a good friend ! ill miss you jeff!
Angel Eyes was one of my all time favorite. My three year old son just lost one of his eyes to retinoblastoma, the same cancer that took both of your eyes. I am confident that he will leads a full and happy life like you did… just much too short. RIP.
Angel Eyes was one of my all time favorite. My three year old son just lost one of his eyes to retinoblastoma, the same cancer that took both of your eyes. I am confident that he will lead a full and happy life like you did… just much too short. RIP.
Loved his music and role in Road House, Jeff I will see you in heaven “when the night comes fallin from the sky”
Angel Eyes was a gift to all of us , God bless
love the music you and pat left us way to soon
You were an awesome singer,you will always be remembered thanks for all the great music!