Greg Gilbert was an English musician, poet, and visual artist know all about him in this article as like his Family, Net Worth, Parents, Wife, Children, Partner and Cause of Death
Bio | |
Name | Greg Gilbert |
Birthdate ( Age) | 44 Years |
Nationality | English |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse/Partner | Stacey |
Children | 2, Dali and Bay |
Parents | Name not Known |
Education | Winchester art school |
Profession | English musician, poet, and visual artist |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $2 Million |
Last Update | October 2021 |
Who is Greg Gilbert
Greg Gilbert was an English musician, poet, and visual artist. He was a frontman with British indie rock band Delays. Formed in Southampton, Delays emerged from the fertile indie scene of the early 2000s, though their tendency towards psychedelia and bright pop – topped with Gilbert’s striking, sometimes falsetto vocals – distinguished them from their peers.
In 2003, they renamed themselves Delays and signed to Rough Trade Records, who released their debut album Faded Seaside Glamour in 2004.
Early Life and Family
He was diagnosed with cancer in 2016. After his diagnosis, he who had studied at Winchester art school started drawing, painting, and writing poetry. His artwork was exhibited alongside Leonardo da Vinci in a Southampton City Art Gallery exhibition, and his poetry was selected for publication by Carol Ann Duffy as part of her Laureate’s Choice series.His brother Aaron, who plays keyboards in the group, was the person who announced the news of his demise.
Greg Gilbert Wife
Greg Gilbert is Married With Stacey.During his critical time Gilbert is survived by his wife, Stacey, and their two kids named Dali and Bay.
Greg Gilbert Net Worth
Greg Gilbert was an English musician, poet, and visual artist has an estimated Net Worth around $1 Million – $2 Million in 2021.
Cause of Death
He died on September 30, 2021. He died of bowel cancer at the age of 44. His brother Aaron, who plays keyboards in the group, announced the news on Twitter and Instagram. He wrote: “I have no idea how to do this right now, but this afternoon at 2:22; we walked my brother back home to somewhere out there in the ether. Greg died surrounded by the endless love that us and all of you have given him on this journey, and we will never be able to fully express how much it meant to him (and all of us) to have you by our side lifting us up like a winged army…”
He had been diagnosed in 2016 and documented his illness in poetry, visual art, and on social media. In August, he announced he had stopped taking treatment and was using only pain relief. He wrote on Twitter: “I still believe in magic, the power of a good gesture and laughter. I want to fill the days ahead with all of these and so much more.”
Radio DJ Eddy Temple-Morris was among those paying tribute. He said: “Greg Gilbert of Delays had the most transcendently beautiful voice I’ve ever heard and it was a reflection of his very soul. My heart breaks for his lovely family, for every friend, colleague, and fan.”