Musician Cy Tucker dies from coronavirus aged 76… with the rocker, who played with The Beatles, believed to be the first person to pass away from the virus in Liverpool
- Reports state the rocker fell ill with symptoms a week ago before dying at the Royal Liverpool Hospital on Monday
- A friend said he started showing symptoms after playing a gig last Saturday.
- It was confirmed that he had previously suffered with ill health, including heart problems and diabetes, and was considered to be at high risk of the virus
- Cy sang with The Beatles when they first hit the spotlight and was also friends with Cilla Black through the Liverpool nightclub circuit
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Musician Cy Tucker, 76, who previously played with The Beatles, has died from coronavirus.
The Liverpool Echo reports that the rocker fell ill with COVID-19 symptoms a week ago before dying at the Royal Liverpool Hospital on Monday.
He is believed to be the first person to die of the fatal virus in Liverpool. It was confirmed that he had previously suffered with ill health, including heart problems and diabetes, and due to his age was considered to be at high risk.
Tough times: Musician Cy Tucker (right), 76, who previously played with The Beatles, has died from coronavirus
Speaking to the Echo, Cy’s family said: ‘As a family we are devastated at the sudden loss of our husband, father-in-law, grandad, brother and friend who touched so many lives through music.
‘To the city of Liverpool he was Cy Tucker, but to us he was our world. He forever doted on his family, especially his wife, children and grandchildren, who he always showered with affection…
‘Despite the pain and sadness, we have been comforted by the endless amount of messages we have received from those who watched him perform in many of Liverpool’s pubs and clubs for over 60 years.
‘Performing on stage, be it big or small, was his great passion and he would never be afraid to get up and sing, even on family holidays.’
Way back when: Cy played with The Beatles at the start of their rise to fame (the group pictured in 1964)
Heartache: The Liverpool Echo reports that the rocker fell ill with symptoms a week ago before dying at the Royal Liverpool Hospital on Monday (pictured in 1964)