Adam Yauch, Beastie Boys Dead at 47

Beastie Boys rapper, musician and video director Adam Yauch, known as MCA in the groundbreaking hip hop trio, has died after a lengthy illness, TMZ has confirmed. He was 47.

It was announced in 2009 that Yauch had a cancerous parotic gland and underwent surgery and radiation therapy.

He recently missed the induction ceremony of The Beastie Boys at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where the rap group was honored.

Yauch is survived by his wife Dechen Wangdu and their daughter Tenzin Losel.Billboard

Musician Adam Yauch attends the "Jackass 3D" premiere on Oct. 11, 2010 in New York City. FILMMAGIC/Mike Coppola

Beastie Boys rapper Adam Yauch, also known as MCA, has died at age 47, according toRolling Stone.


The magazine's website reports that in 2009, Yauch began treatment for a cancerous tumour in his salivary gland.

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Adam Yauch announces he has cancer in the attached video.