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# Face of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/face-of-the-day-1074/
- Published: 2024-10-17T17:30:49.000Z
- Updated: 2024-10-17T17:30:48.000Z
- Description: Mansfield, 72, died in Sydney 16 October, with his partner of 40 years, musician Sharon O'Neill, and family by his side.
- Author: Good Oil Staff
- Tags: Face of the Day, Music, Rock History

> Alan Mansfield keyboardist with renowned New Zealand band Dragon has died.  
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> Mansfield, 72 died in Sydney 16 October, with his partner of 40 years, musician Sharon O'Neill, and family by his side.  
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> He had been battling cancer, but succumbed to complications after his treatment.  
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> “Yesterday morning I lost the love of my life, Alan. His daughter Lauren and I were with him and he passed comfortably and peacefully.” wife, O'Neill wrote on Facebook.  
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> “Alan battled for three years and although he passed away cancer free, the ravages of his radiation treatment took a toll on his poor body. He was brave and fearless and his doctors and nurses were amazed at how long he waged the war and they loved him dearly.”  
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