
Rich -- who wrote LFO's hit "Summer Girls" in 1999 -- suffered a stroke after a lengthy battle with leukemia, according to his brother. We're told he passed away in a hospital this afternoon.
Cronin was 35.
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I spent a week hanging out with Rich and all the other guys on Mission Man Band a couple years ago. I worked and appeared in the show.
It breaks my heart to read this. I knew him, and he was one of the funniest and nicest entertainers I've met. Very talented and very funny…Had some great times.
****.
Absolutely heartbroken.
Rich was one of the most humble, gracious, talented men I've ever met and he put up one hell of a fight againt Lukemia.
God has the ultimate angel now.
REST IN PEACE RICH, YOUR LIGHT WILL NEVER FADE AND YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE FOREVER! <3
I didn't even hear he was sick. The disease really took it's toll...he doesn't look like the same person. R.I.P.
The world has lost a great talent and a great person! I have some of the fondest memories of my life watching LFO and Rich. My prayers are with his family, friends and fellow fans at this time! Love you always Rich!
so sad. a truly good human being and great young man. ****ty things happen to good people sometimes :(
rip rich. chinese food still makes me sick <3 :)
I am devastated and heartbroken. I first met Rich back in 1998, before "Summer Girls" and he was such an amazing and talented person. We kept in touch over the years and I saw him regularly at shows. He will truly be missed by many. My love, thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Heaven has a new angel.
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