Blondie Star Dead at 70 After Private Cancer Battle

Music fans are mourning the loss of an iconic drummer from one of New York City's favorite rock bands.

Clem Burke, the drummer for Blondie, died at the age of 70 after a battle with cancer. The band's Instagram page announced the sad news on April 7, writing in the caption, "It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer."

Describing him as the "heartbeat of Blondie," his bandmates praised him for "his talent...