The tragic and sudden death of John Regan was announced to the world through a tribute in his honor.
"It is with the greatest sorrow and sadness that I let you all know John passed away this afternoon," read a statement shared on Facebook by the bassist's wife Cathy Merring-Regan.
"So many people have posted messages of love and condolences on his phone. I am trying to figure out how to post on any of his [Facebook] pages. I appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers.
"One of his favorite quotes was 'All that you can take with you is that which you've given away. From reading your messages, I know he gave much away and so much love was sent to him. He passed suddenly, but that was his wish."
Regan was a beloved musician-not only by fans but by his fellow musicians and artists as well.
He performed alongside some of the biggest and most talented artists during the 80s, like Ace Frehley, Mick Jagger, and Peter Frampton.
Touching Tribute
Frampton took to social media to pay tribute to the bassist through a series of tweets.
He had nothing but great things to say about the late musician, who also happened to be a very good friend to him over the years, "There might only be a handful, if that, of people who come into your world and truly enrich your life. I have lost one of my closest buddies. He certainly enriched my life because of the person and the great player he was. John Regan was the best of us."
Guitarist Bruce Kulick also honored Regan on social media. He shared a years-old picture of them having dinner with a group of people and wrote: "Sad news about the loss of bassist John Regan today. We got together in Australia in 2017. He was a fantastic musician and wonderful person."
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Remembering John Regan
According to USA Today, Regan passed away in his home, located in the village of Wappingers Falls in Poughkeepsie, New York.
He contributed works in collaboration with other artists in the following songs, "Dancing in the Street" by Bowie and Jagger, released in 1985; "Dirty Work" by The Rolling Stones in 1986; and many more.
