long and heroic battle" with cancer.The saxophonist was surrounded by his family when he died last night.In a statement on UB40's Facebook page, the group paid an emotional tribute to the musician.It read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our comrade, brother, founding UB40 member and musical legend, Brian David Travers."Brian passed away yesterday evening with his family by his side, after a long and heroic battle with cancer.
Our thoughts are with Brian’s wife Lesley, his daughter Lisa and son Jamie."They signed off: "We are all devastated by this news and ask that you respect the family’s need for privacy at this time.”Brian suffered a seizure before Christmas and was said to be facing his second brain tumour.