Death
Michelle fell into a coma on May 18, 2008 and later died on May 21 due to complications of a cystic growth on her brain that had restricted the oxygen and blood flow, rendering her brain-dead. She was 39 years old. She is survived by her parents, her husband John Norum and their son, Jake Thomas. A memorial tribute benefit was arranged at Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood CA on May 26, 2009.
Meldrum had just completed writing and recording a new album at the time, which the surviving band members released in 2009 in tribute to her. The band, along with the surviving members of Phantom Blue, participated in a benefit concert in Hollywood, California, on May 26, 2009 in memory of Michelle.
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