One of Australian greatest guitar legend Phil Emmanuel has passed away following an asthma attack in Parkes, New South Wales. Guitar legend Phil Emmanuel was reported to be staying with his brother Darcy.
Phil Emmanuel, 65, was due to perform at the Cootamundra Hotel, which was booked this weekend and he also had various other shows.
Talking about the sudden death of legend Phil Emmanuel, his brother Darcy in a statement said;
“On behalf of the family, it is with great sadness that I announce the passing of our much loved brother, Philip Ernest Emmanuel,”
he added;
“We are all devastated.”
Following Phil Emmanuel sudden death many of his well wishes poured the condolences through social media.
Rest in Peace Mr Phil Emmanuel. A wonderful entertainer and superb Guitarist. My condolences to his family and friends.
— Tyson Colman (@TysonColman) May 25, 2018
Crushed to hear of the passing of Phil Emmanuel. A brilliant player and a great guy. If you ever saw him play – solo or with Tommy – you witnessed a player who could go from country to surf to Satriani in the space of a bar, all with a cheeky smile.
— Peter Hodgson (@iheartguitar) May 25, 2018
RIP Phil Emmanuel, one of the great guitar players. You will be sadly missed. pic.twitter.com/w3lb5rvwtr
— Jimmy Barnes (@JimmyBarnes) May 25, 2018
I really don't want to believe this is true. I'm so sad https://t.co/tWtJBFQ7xg
— Beccy Cole (@BecCole) May 25, 2018
Phil Emmanuel brother Tommy Emmanuel who is also another Australia star guitarist is on tour for his London performance at the moment. Just weeks ago Phil Emmanuel sister Virginia Grace also died at the age of 69 on April 14.
Australian guitar legend Phil Emmanuel was survived by his wife Amanda and his four children Jessie Maree, Jamie Lee, Georgia Dee and Marshall Travis.
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Phil Emmanuel has earned a reputed not only in Australia but worldwide. Phil Emmanuel started his professional career at the tender age of 9 and joined his family band “The Emmanuel Quartet”.
OUR CONDOLENCES ARE WITH PHIL EMMANUEL FAMILY, MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE!
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