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Boston Frontman Tommy DeCarlo Dies at 60 After Brain Cancer Battle

His children confirmed the death following doctors’ discovery of metastatic melanoma during emergency surgery last fall.

Overview

  • The singer died Monday, March 9, 2026, the same calendar date original frontman Brad Delp died in 2007.
  • He suffered a sudden brain bleed in September 2025, underwent an emergency craniotomy, and surgeons found two melanoma masses in his brain and a lesion on his lungs.
  • A family GoFundMe to help cover medical costs raised more than $56,000, and a March 29 benefit near his North Carolina home had been scheduled.
  • DeCarlo joined Boston after Delp’s death, toured for years as lead or co-lead vocalist, and contributed vocals to the band’s 2013 album Life, Love & Hope.
  • Boston’s official website posted a memorial with his birth and death dates, and his family asked fans to respect their privacy as they grieve.