Frank Farian, the founder of Milli Vanilli and Boney M, has reportedly passed away. He was 81 years old at the time of his death.
The family of the German singer, songwriter and producer issued a statement on Tuesday, January 23 to PEOPLE. They confirmed that he died “peacefully” at his home in Miami, Florida.
Frank Farian’s death comes almost two years after he revealed it to a German newspaper image who had undergone heart valve replacement surgery. He also had a “pig heart valve” inserted into his chest. He said his own valve had shrunk with age. Farián noted that the surgery had saved his life.
“My heart valve is working great,” Farian told the newspaper in November 2023. “Mick Jagger also received the exact same heart valve. I have a good pig inside me! I’m very grateful for that”.
He also talked about the medication he was taking. “This is an active ingredient similar to Viagra and has a pleasant side effect. But to be honest, I’m not thinking about sex at all right now. Today I enjoy a good meal and I am happy to be alive.”
Despite being confident, The Evening Standard reported that Frank Farian’s condition had worsened after the procedure. He had noticeably lost a lot of weight. He was also dependent on a wheelchair.
The musician’s ex-partner, Ingrid “Milli” Segieth, said image she had visited him in Miami during the holidays. “Frank was physically very weak,” she confirmed. “But he was still full of energy. He kept standing in the recording studio all day, working on new music.”
Boney M singer Liz Mitchell opens up about Frank Farian following news of his death
Following the news of Frank Farian’s passing, Boney M singer Liz Mitchell spoke about the late producer’s dedication to the group.
“Our work was truly blessed and enjoyed by people around the world who had the privilege of listening to it over the years,” he explained. “The testimonies come from the hearts of those who heard them and I am very grateful to the God of music who allowed us to come together to create and present Boney M’s music to the world.”
Mitchell later said, “We shared and united under a star that rose higher than we ever dared hope. I say well done for the work we did. Rest in peace, Frank.”
Frank Farian previously stated that his musical success was a big surprise. “I always thought I wouldn’t make it,” he admitted. “At first it didn’t seem like it.”
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