United Kingdom, Sept. 8 -- Supertramp star Rick Davies has died after a battle with cancer.

The musician passed away aged 81 at his home on Long Island, New York on Saturday (06.09.25) 10 years after he was first diagnosed with diagnosed with multiple myeloma - a form of cancer concentrated in bone marrow - which forced him to step away from touring with the band.

The group shared the sad news in a statement which read: "The Supertramp Partnership is very sad to announce the death of the Supertramp founder Rick Davies after a long illness.

"We had the privilege of knowing him, and playing with him for over 50 years. We offer our sincere condolences to [his wife] Sue Davies."

Another statement posted on Facebook read: "Rick Davies, fou...