Alan Mansfield keyboardist with renowned New Zealand band Dragon has died.
Mansfield, 72 died in Sydney 16 October, with his partner of 40 years, musician Sharon O'Neill, and family by his side.
He had been battling cancer, but succumbed to complications after his treatment.
“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.
“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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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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