Motörhead Guitarist Phil Campbell Died from Multi-Organ Failure After Surgery, Inquest Hears
Phil Campbell, the guitarist for Motörhead from 1984 to 2015, passed away on 13 March at the age of 64 due to multi-organ failure, as revealed by an inquest at St Pancras Coroner's Court. Hailing from Pontypridd, Campbell underwent two liver transplants and bowel surgery earlier this year. Although the second transplant was initially successful, he experienced complications that led to his rapid decline and transfer to intensive care. Coroner Dr. Richard Brittain indicated that the death resulted from "recognised complications of necessary surgical procedures." Campbell, who had been sober for seven years and had treated Hepatitis C, was remembered by his family as a dedicated husband and loving grandfather. Motörhead, established in 1975 by Lemmy, significantly impacted British heavy metal.
Key facts
- Phil Campbell died on 13 March at age 64 from multi-organ failure.
- He was Motörhead's guitarist from 1984 until the band disbanded in 2015.
- Campbell was the second longest-serving member of Motörhead after Lemmy.
- The inquest was held at St Pancras Coroner's Court on Friday.
- He underwent two liver transplants and bowel surgery at the Royal Free Hospital in London earlier this year.
- Coroner Dr Richard Brittain recorded the cause of death as multi-organ failure and said it could not have been prevented.
- Campbell had been sober for seven years at the time of his death and his Hepatitis C had been treated.
- Motörhead was founded in 1975 by Lemmy (Ian Kilmister) and had top 10 albums including Ace Of Spades, No Sleep Til Hammersmith, and Iron Fist.
Entities
Artists
- Phil Campbell
- Lemmy
- Ian Kilmister
- Mick "Wurzel" Burston
- Pete Gill
- Todd Campbell
- Dane Campbell
- Tyla Campbell
- Richard Brittain
Institutions
- Motörhead
- St Pancras Coroner's Court
- Royal Free Hospital
Locations
- Pontypridd
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Wales
- London
- United Kingdom