“It is with deep sadness that we inform you that the legendary Alan Lancaster from Status Quo has passed away.

It was a great honor for us to cooperate with him in recent years, ”it was reported.

It is with immense sadness that we share news of the passing of @Status_Quo legend Alan Lancaster.

It was a great privilege for us to work with Alan in recent years.

Our condolences go to his family and friends.

RIP Nuff, sleep well 😢😢 # AlanLancaster # RIPNuffpic.twitter.com / aH86DfWZHo

- Barrel And Squidger Records (@Chief_Squidger) September 26, 2021

According to Planet Radio, Lancaster's wife confirmed his death.

The musician died at his home in Sydney, surrounded by his family.

In December 2016, Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt died at the age of 69.

The Status Quo group was founded in 1962.

Lancaster left the band in 1985 after moving to Australia, and in 2013-2014 he took part in the concert tour of the original Status Quo line-up.