“I feel so so sad for his entire family, you have my absolute deepest sympathy.

“When I last talked to Timi on the phone on October 24th, I could understand that things had gotten tougher than they ever were, and yet he said ‘we fight on.’ I was fortunate to have been able to visit him at his apartment with some other good friends, and we had a great afternoon that will never be forgotten. Hansen went public with his diagnosis after it was announced that he wouldnt. He was not just my roommate on the early Mercyful Fate tours, but he was always my favorite bass player of all times. AugDiscover mercyful fate MERCYFUL FATE bassist Timi Hansen has revealed that he is battling cancer. King wrote in a Facebook message earlier today: “I just found out that I lost one of my dearest friends, who has been fighting cancer for a long time, in such an incredibly brave way. We send out sympathies to Timi’s family, friends and fans at this difficult time. I totally agree with King that he is a perfect ‘stand-in,’ so take good care of him.” If this wasn’t going to happen, I’d like to ask you to take good care of Joey Vera. “It’s my big dream to be on stage again playing the old Mercyful Fate numbers in front of all of you very loyal fans. But believe me, I will fight everything I can to be ready. The honest explanation is simply that I am currently fighting a fight against cancer. Danish band featuring vocalist King Diamond, guitarists Hank Shermann and Michael Denner, bassist Timi Hansen, and drummer Kim Ruzz. John KornarensKing DiamondMercyful FateMichael DennerTimi HansenMercyful Fate The Bell WitchBlack Metal The Ultimate DocumentaryFlying VKing Diamond Give Me. On August 1, Timi released a statement via the Facebook page of Livia Zita-Bendix, wife of Kind Diamond, saying: “There are many questions about why I won’t appear as part of the Mercyful Fate reunion in 2020. Filling in for him will be Armored Saint, Fates Warning, and Motor Sister bassist Joey Vera. Guitarist Andy LaRocque Talks King Diamond, Mikkey Dee, Timi Hansen, Michael Denner, Fatal Portrait, Abigail, Interview 2021. Hansen went public with his diagnosis in early August after it was announced that he wouldn’t participate. Timi had to bow out of the previously announced 2020 Mercyful Fate reunion tour due to his illness. He was also a member of Kind Diamond from 1985 to 1987.

The 61-year-old Hansen played in Mercyful Fate from 1981 to 1985 and again from 1992 to 1993. His death was confirmed by his former bandmate, Mercyful Fate singer King Diamond, who shared the new on Facebook. They announced their lineup as the 1999 lineup, with the exception being Fates Warning bassist Joey Vera will take the place of Timi Hansen. Our team explains why the following people have moved us as music lovers: Bushwick Bill, Germs bassist Lorna Doom, Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading of. Sad news today as Heavy Metal legend and former Mercyful Fate bassist Timi Hansen has died after a long battle with cancer.

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