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Australian music legend Max Merritt dies at 79 – 9TheFIX
Australian musician Max Merritt, best known for his hit songs, ‘Slipping Away’ and ‘Western Union Man’, passed away on Thursday. He was 79.
The singer died in a hospital in Los Angeles after an ongoing health battle. His health had been declining since being diagnosed with Goodpasture syndrome a rare autoimmune disease that attacks the lungs and kidneys.
Long time friend and personal manager Wal Bishop announced the news in a statement released on Friday.
“Max had been on dialysis three da…
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