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Jack White Mourns Brother's Death After Cancer Battle
26 Oct
Summary
- Jack White announced his brother Eddie's passing due to cancer.
- Eddie Gillis managed Third Man Records' Detroit vinyl plant.
- Gillis also previously worked as a pastry chef for luxury establishments.
Musician Jack White is grieving the recent loss of his older brother, Edward "Eddie" Gillis, who died after a significant fight with cancer. Gillis had been a key figure at Third Man Records, managing their Detroit vinyl pressing plant for ten years.
During his tenure, Gillis oversaw the production of countless records for various artists. He also displayed creativity by crafting small sculptures from vinyl scraps. Before his work in the music industry, Gillis was a pastry chef, leading kitchens at prestigious venues like the Ritz-Carlton.
White shared heartfelt memories of his brother, highlighting Gillis's influence on his early musical development. He recalled Eddie as a talented guitarist and credited him with teaching him practical skills like stringing a guitar and fishing. Gillis is survived by his wife, Angie, and their two children.
