2 Legendary Musician Who Died Today!

Esta Terblanche
The South African actress best known for her role as Gillian Andrassy on the soap opera All My Children, passed away at the age of 51 on July 22, 2024. Her death was confirmed by her publicist, Lisa Rodrigo, who stated that she died of "natural causes" at her home in Los Angeles. An autopsy report is pending to determine the exact circumstances surrounding her passing.
Born on January 7, 1973, in Rustenburg, South Africa, TerBlanche gained fame after winning the Miss Teen South Africa title in 1991. She began her acting career on the South African soap Egoli: Place of Gold before moving to the United States, where she joined All My Children in 1997. Her character, Gillian, was a Hungarian princess whose romantic storyline with Ryan Lavery, played by Cameron Mathison, captivated audiences until her departure from the show in 2001. TerBlanche made a memorable return as a ghost in 2011 during the show's final season.
John Mayall
The influential British blues musician often hailed as the "Godfather of British Blues," passed away at the age of 90 on July 22, 2024. His death was announced by his family on his official social media accounts, noting that he died peacefully at his home in California, surrounded by loved ones. The specific cause of his death has not been disclosed, but it was noted that health issues had led him to retire from touring in recent years.
Mayall was a pivotal figure in the British blues scene, particularly known for his band, the Bluesbreakers, which served as a launching pad for many legendary musicians, including Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, and Mick Taylor. His contributions significantly shaped the British interpretation of urban, Chicago-style rhythm and blues during the late 1960s.
Born on November 29, 1933, in Macclesfield, England, Mayall was deeply influenced by his father's collection of jazz and blues records. He initially pursued a career in graphic design before dedicating himself fully to music. The Bluesbreakers' 1966 album "Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton" is considered one of the finest British blues records ever produced.
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