Former Manowar, Dictators and Shakin' Street guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman has died at the age of 72. The news was confirmed in a statement released by the Metal Hall Of Fame, and arrives just weeks after a fundraising campaign was launched to pay for Friendman's medical care after he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
"It is with deep sadness that we confirm the passing of legendary guitarist, our dear friend, and Metal Hall of Fame Inductee Ross 'The Boss' Friedman," read the statement. "Ross was a pioneering force in both punk and heavy metal, best known as a founding member of The Dictators and Manowar.
