'Same Old Lang Syne' Singer Fogelberg Dies At 56 
Monday, December 17th, 2007

Dan on the coast of Maine, 2001; Photo by wife Jean Fogelberg

Dan Fogelberg, the singer and songwriter of hits like "Leader of the Band" and "Same Old Lang Syne" (which I've listened to at least a trillion times!) passed away yesterday at the age of 56, at home in Maine, after a battle with prostate cancer.

He'd been battling prostate cancer since he discovered he had an advanced stage of it in May of 2004.  On his official website, the following message was posted: yesterday:

"Dear friends,

Dan left us this morning at 6:00 a.m.  He fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully at home in Maine with his wife Jean at his side.  His strength, dignity, and grace in the face of the daunting challenges of this disease were an inspiration to all who knew him.

Good wishes, prayers, and condolences can be posted at http://www.thelivinglegacy.net/wishes.html."

Dan Fogelberg's last album was "Full Circle" in 2003; he'd planned a tour, but when his cancer was diagnosed, he had to cancel it.

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