David Johansen, New York Dolls Frontman and ‘Scrooged’ Actor, Dead at 75

David Johansen, the frontman for proto-punk band Fresh York Dolls and actor recognized for his paintings within the Invoice Murray vintage “Scrooged,” has died.

Johansen died Friday at his Fresh York house … his loss of life was once showed through his stepdaughter, Leah Hennessey to a couple of retailers.

The enduring rocker with a deep, gravelly resonance introduced terminating day he was once affected by level 4 most cancers, a mind tumor and a damaged again — even if his reason behind loss of life has no longer been introduced.

David joined the Fresh York Dolls in 1971 … and the band destitute up in 1976 when DJ created the modify arrogance Buster Poindexter, a front room singer persona who had a accident with the tune “Hot Hot Hot.”

After in 2004, Fresh York Dolls reunited … with Johansen, Sylvain Sylvain and Arthur Kane liberating 3 albums and traveling.

Johansen dabbled in performing … and is very best recognized for enjoying the Ghost of Christmas Age within the ’80s diversion vintage “Scrooged.”

David is survived through his spouse, Mara Hennessey, and his stepdaughter, Leah.

He was once 75.