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# DARK ANGEL Guitarist JIM DURKIN Dead At 58
- URL: https://www.thisdayinmetal.com/dark-angel-guitarist-jim-durkin-dead-at-58/
- Published: 2023-03-11T18:51:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-23T19:30:03.000Z
- Author: Metalhead Marv
- Tags: Dark Angel

*Sad news to report that founding member of Dark Angel Jim Durkin has passed away. He was 58.*

**Durkin* performed on *Dark Angel*’s albums We Have Arrived in 1985, Darkness Descends in 1986, and Leave Scars in 1989.*

*His wife left this message on his Facebook page…*

*With a broken and heavy heart, I want to share that the love of my life, my best friend and husband, Jimmy, passed away Wednesday morning.*

*He was not alone as I was with him along with a few close friends until the end.*

*He will be truly missed and no one can ever replace the love I have for him.*

*May he rest in peace.*

*The band also commented on *Durkin*'s passing, saying "We in the Dark Angel Family are deeply saddened and crushed today with the news of our brother and founder *Jimmy Durkin* passing away Wednesday morning.*

*We would like to thank his fans for their continuous loyalty and support. We will come out with a full statement very soon. We ask that you please respect the family’s privacy while we mourn the loss of this great man."*