Illness and Death
From November 2003 onward Logan battled fatigue, headaches, dizziness, and stomach illness. In May, 2004 it was discovered that the ailments he was suffering were due to a cancerous brain tumor. Deciding to focus on his recovery, he left The Velvet Teen and put his solo career on hiatus. He spent the better part of a year and a half in treatments for the recurring brain cancer. On December 3, 2006, Logan Whitehurst succumbed to his illness at his home in Los Banos, California.
From many donations, the fledgling Remember Logan Foundation was founded. Created by his fans, its mission is to provide funding for brain cancer research and treatment.
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