Dan Fogelberg Dies at 56
- Posted on Dec 16th 2007 9:00PM by Jessica Robertson
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Singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg died at his home in Maine on Sunday, three years after being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. He was 56."He fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully at home in Maine with his wife Jean at his side," a post on his Web site confirmed. "His strength, dignity and grace in the face of the daunting challenges of this disease were an inspiration to all who knew him."
Fogelberg, whose 1981 double-disc album, 'The Innocent Age,' brought him to mainstream prominence with three Top Ten singles ('Hard to Say,' 'Same Old Lang Syne' and 'Leader of the Band'), released his last album, 'Full Circle,' in 2003 -- just one year before his diagnosis.
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Angelaat 12-16-2007
One of my all-time favorite songwriters and a defining talent in the 70s and 80s - May he rest in peace. God bless.
P.S. To reporter: Please correct the website on this article. It should be www.danfogelberg.com - you transposed it.
Angelaat 12-16-2007
One of my all-time favorite songwriters and a defining talent in the 70s and 80s - May he rest in peace. God bless.
P.S. To reporter: Please correct the website for Dan Fogelberg on this article. It should be www.danfogelberg.com - you transposed it.
Jake Spencerat 12-20-2007
Thank you for the music, Dan. At 57 and a singer-songwriter of 43 years myself, I always related to what you were doing. You were a true inspiration, and I never minded you "raising the bar". I wish you eternal peace. As far as I'm concerned, you deserve it.
Chuck Gallagherat 12-18-2007
The Leader of the Band has died. Prostate cancer took this young 56 year old singer/songwriter. It has been said that had it been caught earlier, Dan might have survived. As a prostate cancer survivor I was diagnosed at age 47 (quite by accident). Fogelberg's diagnosis happened when he was 52 and by then it was in advanced stages. As a professional speaker ( http://www.chuckgallagher.com ) I have the opportunity to speak to groups nation wide. While my presentations don't center around this disease, I use every opportunity available to encourage men to get checked early and often. A simple blood test done soon enough could mean the difference between life and death.
DeeDeeat 12-18-2007
I LOVE Dan's music and the energy and life and love and I have LOVED it since way back when. Thanks Dan for so many special, magical moments and songs and........ as you said so well....
Love when you can, cry when you have to, Be who you must, that's a part of the Plan, Await your arrival with simple survival, and one day we'll all understand.
Ellenat 12-18-2007
OK one of my faves is from Netherlands:
Off in the Netherlands I heard a sound
Like the beating of heavenly wings
And deep in my brain I can hear a refrain
Of my soul as she rises and sings
Anthems to glory and anthems to love
Hymns filled with earthly delight
Like the songs that the darkness composes to worship the light...
Thanks, Dan. A true gift, to the world.
Dan Fogelberg 1951-2007at 12-18-2007
Dan Fogelberg died yesterday, yeah, most people have heard the news. I was a fan of his, and I was sorry to hear of his recent passing away. Goodbye Dan Fogelberg, we will miss you...
lorraineat 12-21-2007
i loved dan fogelbergs music. and though it is always sad when someone passes, his passing is toching me in a way i didnt expect. i think ive fiquered out why. i can think of a time in my life and i can think of one of his songs for that time period. he wrote the sound track of a lifetime/life frame. i wish i had figured that out early enough to jot that in a "fan" note to tell him tbat. oh well.... rest in peace. prayers to his family and friends.
Sexy Sadieat 12-22-2007
It is truly sad about Dan Fogelberg's death from prostate cancer. He was a genius singer and song writer...if you can make a person cry over a first love, a parent or a horse, and you can shanghai Glenn Frey into singing backup on "Hard to Say," you have done your job. Rest well, Dan.
pmccnnat 12-23-2007
God Bless you and keep you Dan Fogelberg. Your music will remain a testament to your talent and heart. The world has lost a great friend to all. Peace to all of your family and friends.
ashtyn25at 12-23-2007
Dan, many memories from childhood. Mum used to play your tunes alot. Your music will forever be in my heart.
pumacatat 12-23-2007
Dan Folberg's music was my mainstay for many years. It was nice that someone from Peroria made made it big, we all had dreams. He will be truly missed. Farewell, Dan. I'm sure you'll continue to make music.
Stefaniat 12-25-2007
Dan you will always be my favorite singer, you sang with so much heart, you will be missed by me. My dad was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer about 4 weeks ago, he is in germany and I am in the USA, due to being married to a former United States Soldier. I am devasted, please pray for my Dad, he is 66 years old.
Stefani