Founding member of EMF dies aged 55
Derry Brownson spoke candidly to the BBC about his brain tumour diagnosis in 2025.
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"I can't think of anyone who embodied lust for life like Derry did. I mean, he was beautiful inside out."
— Ian Dench , Celebrity
"[It's] just a battle really. I want to get back into playing, that has meant a lot actually just to do this gig now in our hometown."
— Derran "Derry" Brownson , Celebrity
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Derry Brownson spoke candidly to the BBC about his brain tumour diagnosis in 2025.
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