The Tragic Death Of Sandy West From The Runaways

Per the New York Times, Sandy West, who was known to be a heavy smoker, was tragically diagnosed with lung cancer in 2005, succumbing to the disease after many treatments on October 21, 2006. West passed away in hospice care in San Dimas, California, at the age of 47.

Per the New York Times, Sandy West, who was known to be a heavy smoker, was tragically diagnosed with lung cancer in 2005, succumbing to the disease after many treatments on October 21, 2006. West passed away in hospice care in San Dimas, California, at the age of 47.

A 2006 memorial tribute concert was held in Hollywood with performances by the Sandy West Band, Cherie Currie, the Bangles, the Donnas, and Vinny Appice, as Vintage Rock reports. "We shared the dream of girls playing rock and roll. Sandy was an exuberant and powerful drummer. I am overcome from the loss of my friend. I always told her we changed the world," said former bandmate Joan Jett in an official statement mourning her old friend.

Cherie Currie also grieved West upon news of her death. "Sandy West loved her fans, her friends and family almost to a fault. It will never be the same for me again to step on a stage, because Sandy West was the best and I will miss her forever," Currie said.

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