Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister Dead at 70

Legendary Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has died. He was 70 years old.

The news was confirmed on Twitter by TV and radio host Eddie Trunk:

Motörhead also confirmed Kilmister's passing on their Facebook page:

Kilmister just celebrated his 70th birthday on December 24th. Kilmister started Motörhead back in 1975 in England.

Many in the rock community have taken to social media to express their grief:

Former Motörhead drummer Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor also passed away in 2015.