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Yesterday, we revealed the untimely passing of Beastie Boys co-founder Adam “MCA” Yauch, who passed away at the age of 47 after his three year battle with cancer. Adam, along with Mike D. and Adam “Ad Rock” Horovitz founded the group in 1979 and were later joined by Mix Master Mike on the turntables.

Adam wore many hats during his career besides being a successful musician. In addition, he was a director, a devout charity worker, humanitarian, husband and father. In an official statement on their website, the Beastie Boys talks about his accomplishments during his life. Here is the complete statement: (continue reading…)

It is with much sadness that we report that the Beastie Boys co-founder Adam “MCA” Yauch has passed away at the age of 47. The rapper was suffering from a three-year battle with cancer, of which he succumbed to.

In 2009, it was announced that Adam was being treated for a cancerous parotid gland and a lymph node. He underwent surgery and radiation therapy as treatment for the cancer. The treatment delayed the group’s plans to release a new album and go on tour.

Afterward, at the direction of his Tibetan doctors, Adam became a vegan. He passed away earlier today and leaves behind his wife Dechen Wangdu and their daughter Tenzin Losel Yauch.

Here’s a video of our favorite song by the Beastie Boys, “Paul Revere.”

RIP Adam Yauch, you will be missed.

Beastie Boys rapper Adam Yauch, better known as MCA, has just revealed that he has cancer. The good news is that his cancer is very treatable.

Sitting alongside Adam Horowitz (Ad Rock), Yauch delivered the news that the group are canceling tour dates to allow him some time to cope with the illness. (continue reading…)