Greg Kihn, the pop rock star best known for his hits "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em)"  has passed away at 75 after battling Alzheimer’s. From 1996 through 2012, Greg was also a morning radio DJ for KUFX, the Bay Area classic rock radio station. 

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	Greg Kihn, the singer and songwriter of behind 1980s hits “Jeopardy” and “The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em),” died Tuesday of Alzheimer’s complications. He was 75.Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2024: Photo Gallery & Obituaries






	“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Greg Kihn, an iconic figure in the realm of rock music,” Kihn’s management said in a statement posted on his website.




	“Known for his magnetic stage presence and unique storytelling that captivated audiences around the globe. He was not merely a musician but a cultural phenomenon whose influence will resonate for generations to come.”






	Kihn was...

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	Greg Kihn, the singer, songwriter, guitarist and West Coast pop star best known for his bouncy hit “Jeopardy,” which made it to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 before being parodied by “Weird Al” Yankovic, has died. He was 75.Adam Epstein, Tony-Winning 'Hairspray' Producer, Dies at 49




	Kihn died Tuesday after a battle with Alzheimer’s, publicist Michael Brandvold announced. His family did not want to disclose the location of his death.




	Kihn blended folk, classic rock, blues and melodic pop in a style that helped define the Bay Area music scene in the 1980s. His first hit was “The Breakup Song...

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Greg Kihn, the pop rock star best known for his hits "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em)" has passed away at 75 after battling Alzheimer’s. From 1996 through 2012, Greg was also a morning radio DJ for KUFX, the Bay Area classic rock radio station.

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