David Johansen, New York City Dolls Frontman and '' Scrooged ' Star, Dead at 75 

David Johansen, the frontman for proto-punk band New york city Dolls and star understood for his operate in the Expense Murray timeless “Scrooged,” has actually passed away.

Johansen passed away Friday at his New york city home … his death was validated by his stepdaughter, Leah Hennessey to numerous outlets.

The renowned rocker with a deep, gravelly voice revealed last month he was struggling with phase 4 cancer, a brain growth and a broken back– although his cause of death has actually not been revealed.

David signed up with the New york city Dolls in 1971 … and the band separated in 1976 when DJ produced the modify ego Buster Poindexter, a lounge vocalist character who had actually a struck with the tune “Hot Hot Hot.”

Then in 2004, New york city Dolls reunited … with Johansen, Sylvain Sylvain and Arthur Kane launching 3 albums and touring.

Johansen meddled acting … and is best understood for playing the Ghost of Christmas Past in the ’80s vacation timeless “Scrooged.”

David is endured by his partner, Mara Hennessey, and his stepdaughter, Leah.

He was 75.