JIMMY And The Boys frontman Ignatius Jones has died aged 67 after a short battle with illness.
The Australian rock star died in his Philippines home on Tuesday, his sister Monica announced today.
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The musician is remembered by his loved ones for his “immense creative energy” and having spent more than 50 years contributing to the arts both in Australia and across the globe.
Monica said: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Ignatius Jones AM, after a short illness.
“He died peacefully at 9.30pm, Sydney time, last night (May 7) at Iloilo City, the Philippines.”
She added: “He was one of the world’s leading event directors, devisors and designers.
“His friends and family will remember Iggy as a bon-vivant, a lively raconteur and a real Renaissance man, immensely and passionately knowledgeable in history and the arts.”
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