As I'd posted a couple days ago, Rush's original drummer John Rutsey died this past Sunday from a heart attack brought on by complications from diabetes. A short obituary which includes information for charitable donations in John's name was published in today's National Post.

John Rutsey
RUTSEY, John Howard - It is with deep sadness that John's family announces his untimely passing due to complications from his lifelong affliction with diabetes, at age 55. Donations may be made in John's memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 7100 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 311, Markham, ON, L3R 5J2 (online: www.jdrf.ca, by phone: 905-944-4631). Online Condolences: newbiggingfh@rogers.com.

Thanks to i love rush for the heads up.

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