"Born November 24, 1970 in Staten Island, New York, the man the world knew as 'Power' and his oldest friends knew as 'Pookie' was a proud product of the Park Hill neighborhood, the band posted on Instagram. It's also widely been reported that Grant was born in Jamaica, but raised in Staten Island."
"The Mayo Clinic reports that pancreatic cancer is rarely found in its early stages when it's most likely to be treated effectively. It's often discovered after its metastasized to other organs. It's not clear when Grant's illness was diagnosed."
"He was remembered by his bandmates as essential to all that the Wu-Tang Clan accomplished as they wind down their farewell tour. We couldn't have done it without him, rapper GZA said in a farewell message."
Oliver Power Grant, known as 'Power' to the world and 'Pookie' to close friends, passed away from pancreatic cancer at age 55. Born November 24, 1970, in Staten Island, New York, Grant was a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan and CEO of Wu Wear clothing line. He was born in Jamaica but raised in the Park Hill neighborhood of Staten Island. His battle with cancer was described as courageous and hard-fought. A wake was scheduled for March 13, with funeral services planned for March 14 in the New York City area. Bandmates credited Grant as essential to Wu-Tang Clan's accomplishments during their farewell tour.
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