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DREAM THEATER Drummer Loses Father To Cancer
- Jan. 5, 2009
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Howard Portnoy, the father of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, passed away on Sunday, January 4 at the age of 68. Commented Mike: "It's with the heaviest heart and deepest sorrow that I share the news of the passing of my best friend, my idol and my father, Howard Portnoy. "He passed away this morning [Sunday, January 4] at 3:38 am with his loving wife Trish and myself by his side after a six-month battle with cancer. "He was an amazing person whose lively spirit was a tremendous inspiration to me and to most people that had the pleasure to know him. "He will be sorely missed by so many friends and family — but none more so than his wife Trish, his daughter-in-law Marlene, his grandchildren Melody and Max and yours truly. "The spirit carries on, 'ol popz..." You can read an interview with Howard Portnoy from Voices UK, the U.K.-based DREAM THEATER fan club, at this location. Howard Portnoy and his son: 
(Thanks: NJthrasher)
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posted by :
1/5/2009 8:10:08 AM
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Dear cancer, you still suck.
Sorry about your loss Mike.
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posted by : deth n roll
1/5/2009 8:12:51 AM
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not even a big dt fan, but mike is a class act. all our prayers to your family mike.
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COMMENT | RIP
posted by :
1/5/2009 8:28:10 AM
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going through something similar myself.
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COMMENT | RIP
posted by : rds
1/5/2009 8:44:49 AM
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my deepest sympathy for you family.
i lost my father to cancer 6 months ago too.
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posted by :
1/5/2009 8:55:11 AM
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I am so sorry Mike. May his spirit carry on!
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posted by : thenumberofthebeef
1/5/2009 9:06:00 AM
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Ah man, this is sad to hear :( Sorry for your loss Mike!
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COMMENT | RIP
posted by : bigdaddyb
1/5/2009 9:23:44 AM
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Mike is a class act, sadly Take Away My Pain has personal meaning to two band members now....
RIP and my prayers go out to the Portnoy family
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posted by : lakepowell
1/5/2009 9:25:49 AM
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I had the privilege of meeting Mike Portnoy on Dream Theater's last tour. He is truly a class act. Sorry for your loss, stay strong!
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COMMENT | Fuck Cancer
posted by :
1/5/2009 9:39:39 AM
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Mike is an amazing drummer and an amazing person. Fuck cancer. Sorry for your loss and all of my best. Keep fucking writing music that challenges everyone who listens to it.
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posted by : madeinquebec
1/5/2009 10:01:48 AM
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RIP
Mike you're the man! Much love for DT and the music
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posted by :
1/5/2009 10:35:04 AM
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Condolences to Mike and the entire Portnoy family.
Sorry for your loss.
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posted by :
1/5/2009 10:48:22 AM
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My condolences Mike, R.I.P.
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COMMENT | R.I.P.
posted by : RiotAct666
1/5/2009 11:08:16 AM
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Thoughts and prayers go out to the Portnoy family.
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COMMENT | R.I.P.
posted by : Neil Young's Cocaine Booger
1/5/2009 11:37:25 AM
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You are in my thoughts and prayers, Mike.
My condolences to Mike and the Portnoy family.
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COMMENT | thoughts
posted by : you are all a bunch of idiots
1/5/2009 11:38:26 AM
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I have been there, and cancer is pure evil. Sorry for your loss, Mike.
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posted by : Holy Outlaw
1/5/2009 12:17:42 PM
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Fuck Cancer
In the words of Into Eternity.
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COMMENT | :(
posted by :
1/5/2009 12:34:16 PM
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So sorry about your loss Mike...I know that he loved you being there for him at his side though.
Great pic of you and him as well! He looks very proud of you!
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COMMENT | RIP
posted by :
1/5/2009 12:54:52 PM
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Right after I heard the news I made a Dr.'s appointment to get on the Chantix. Mike, I'm sorry for your loss but if your reading this, know that it inspired one of your fans to quit smoking. Hope you guys make it to Charlotte for your next tour.
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posted by :
1/5/2009 2:38:24 PM
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I hope the year ends better for you than it started.
The Spirit Carries On
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posted by : MarcusSeven
1/5/2009 2:40:45 PM
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Cancer fucking sucks.
And RIP Papa Portnoy.
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COMMENT | RIP
posted by :
1/5/2009 4:17:40 PM
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I'm sorry for your loss Mike. He'll be with you no matter where you are!
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COMMENT | Can someone find a damn cure, already?
posted by : Jubijuju
1/5/2009 4:53:07 PM
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Having lost my mother too, I understand the pain and frustration. Sometimes you see/hear commercials or whatever for the cancer centers blah blah blah...I can't help but feel like "MAKE IT HAPPEN, DAMN IT!"
Cancer claims way too many lives. Keep your head up, Mike.
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COMMENT | Very sad news.
posted by : Raiders757
1/5/2009 5:19:31 PM
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68 is way too young to leave this world behind.
I feel for Mike and his family. t's got to be hard on all of them.
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COMMENT | Keep Pushin' On Mike
posted by : "Ryche & Roll
1/5/2009 8:32:49 PM
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Sorry to hear about your Dad man. Cancer sucks and then takes the face paint. I lost my best friend to it over a decade ago and he passed away when he was 25. My wife had it and beat it.
Maybe we should stop bailing out companies, getting into wars for no reason and put some of these resources to good use like finding a cure for cancer and other diseases like it.
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COMMENT | Phillipines!
posted by :
1/6/2009 4:04:40 AM
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Be storng Mike from us here in the Philippines!
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COMMENT | This sucks...
posted by : dark shinobi
1/6/2009 8:05:31 AM
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My thoughts are with you Mike. I also lost my mother to cancer and I know how it feels.
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