The Quarrymen’s Len Garry, who played alongside Paul McCartney and John Lennon, has passed away at the age of 84, The Liverpool Echo reports.
According to the outlet, Garry was recently diagnosed with pneumonia after being taken to a hospital in Liverpool with a chest infection. The Daily Mail further adds that he was allowed to return home for a final time before his passing.
The news was confirmed by Garry’s daughter Jane, who shared a statement.
Len Garry’s Family Is ‘Beyond Devastated’ Following His Passing
“My Dad ‘Len Garry’ passed away at home in the early hours this morning,” Jane said. “The doctor told us he had hours to live and I said straight away ‘he has to come home.’ Which the doctor allowed. I travelled with dad in the ambulance and got him home.”
“My mum, my sister, my brother-in-law and myself stayed by Dad’s bed holding his hand, talking to him and telling him how much we love him and how proud we are of him as he was passing away and taking his last breaths,” she continued. “‘I love you Dad and I will miss you Dad for the rest of my life. I’m beyond devastated’.
Cavern Club Pays Tribute To Len Garry
Garry was part of the Quarrymen’s first-ever performance at the Cavern Club before the band eventually became the Beatles. And following his death, the iconic location paid tribute to the musician on Instagram.
“We have just heard the very sad news that Len Garry has passed away,” the post read. “Len was an original member of John Lennon’s The Quarrymen, performing with them at their first Cavern gig on the 7th of August 1957. He was also part of the reunited Quarrymen line-up that played here in 1997 to celebrate not only the fortieth anniversary of the band forming, but also the Cavern’s fortieth anniversary.”
“A true friend of ours, and to the thousands of Beatle fans he would go on to meet and perform to. Len always had time for everyone and a smile on his face, a true gent,” they continued. “Our sincere condolences go out to Len’s family, and we send you love and strength at this difficult time.”
“Thank you for the music, Len and may you rest in peace.”
Numerous sweet comments were left under the post, remembering Garry or his contributions to music.
“Met Len at a Quarrymen gig at Strawberry Fields a few years back. He was funny and friendly. RIP Len,” one person shared.
“RIP Len Garry my Thoughts go out to his family and friends. I met him a few times,” another person wrote.
