MALCOLM MCLAREN – PERITONEAL MESOTHELIOMA

Malcolm Robert Andrew McLaren, or simply known as Malcolm McLaren, was one of the top personalities in the English entertainment scene. McLaren was known for being a pioneer in more ways than one. As an artist, Malcolm had also used his medium to express his stance on several social issues in the 1970s. His influence is still palpable today and he is given credit for helping the English music scene evolve into what it was best known for – edgy and rebellious.

Needless to say, he revolutionized the punk movement and the style that is now deeply associated with it. McLaren also managed famous bands such as New York Dolls and the Sex Pistols. In October 2009, however, he was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma that directly affected the abdominal lining. He passed away on the 8th of April 2010 and his funeral was attended by many of his peers who all came to pay tribute, including fashion designer Vivienne Westwood and Bod Geldof.