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Young Musician Dies After Decade of Rare Illnesses
24 Aug
Summary
- Musician died at 27 after a 10-year battle with severe illnesses.
- His final wish was for his music to be heard on Spotify.
- He suffered from New Daily Persistent Headache for nearly a decade.
Joey Mazzone, a musician known for his early audition on The X-Factor and his role in the band True Grit, died on August 7, 2026, at the age of 27. His passing followed a decade-long battle with severe and rare chronic illnesses. His obituary highlighted his final wish: for people to listen to his music, especially on Spotify. To honor him, copies of True Grit's album, 'Bitten By A Snake,' will be given away for free.
Mazzone's health struggles began at age 17 with the onset of New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), a condition causing relentless, unremitting head pain. He endured approximately 87,972 consecutive hours of this pain. Over the years, he faced numerous diagnoses including gastroparesis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, and autoimmune encephalitis, among others.
Despite his severe health challenges, Mazzone displayed immense endurance and ambition, wanting to create, perform, and build a family. His illnesses continuously hindered his ability to live the life he desired. His bandmates remembered his passion for music as his "medicine" and a way to express his life's experiences.
