Wu-Tang Clan Co-Founder, Oliver ’Power’ Grant’s death was confirmed by the group on social media on Wednesday (Feb 25). He was 52 years old.
It has now been confirmed in a statement from Grant’s family and the Wu-Tang Clan, shared with Rolling Stone, that he died after a “courageous and hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer”.
“A true fighter until the end, he was surrounded by his mother, his children, his family, and his closest friends,” read the tribute, which praised Grant as a “proud product of the Park Hill neighborhood.” Grant was raised in the Park Hill projects of Staten Island, New York, alongside the future members of the Wu-Tang Clan.
“From those streets, he rose to become a visionary force, a pillar of the Wu-Tang family, and a global architect of culture,” the statement continued.
“It was the honor of his life to pour his love, wisdom, and brilliance into his family and his community. His impact was singular; there will never be another to take his place.”
“Power will always be loved, and his legacy will forever remain,” his family and the Wu-Tang Clan continued before sharing a quote: “Greatness is not what you have, but what you give.”
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