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Midnight Oil co-founder Rob Hirst dies from cancer at 70

Image Hastings Tribune 22 Jan 2026
Australian rockers Midnight Oil announced Tuesday that drummer and co-founder Rob Hirst is dead at 70 ... .
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Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst dies after battle with cancer: 'Free of pain'

Image Fox31 Denver 22 Jan 2026
The rocker died surrounded by his loved ones this week, his bandmates announced ... .
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Legendary Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst dead at 70

New York Post 22 Jan 2026
The global music industry has been rocked by the death of legendary Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst, 70, after an almost three-year battle with pancreatic cancer ... L-R Rob Hirst, Peter Garrett, Martin Rotsey, Bones Hillman, Jim Moginie in 1988.
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Rob Hirst passes away at 70 after losing battle with pancreatic cancer

The Times of India 21 Jan 2026
Rob Hirst, founder and drummer of popular rock band Midnight Oil, has passed away ... The band posted a photo of all of the members on stage and announced that their beloved drummer, Rob Hirst, has passed away.
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Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst died of one of Australia's deadliest cancers

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 21 Jan 2026
Rob Hirst was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023. It is estimated to be the third most common cause of cancer death in Australia, and has among the lowest survival rates ... .
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Midnight Oil’s beating heart, Rob Hirst, dead at 70 after pancreatic cancer battle

Newsner 21 Jan 2026
Rob Hirst, the founding drummer and rhythmic backbone of legendary Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has died at the age of 70 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer ... Singer Rob Hirst of ...
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Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil drummer, dies at 70 after cancer battle

The Star - Shelby 21 Jan 2026
Rob Hirst, the Australian rock drummer best known for cofounding the band Midnight Oil, has died following a battle with cancer ... "After fighting heroically for almost three years, Rob is now free of ...
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Rob Hirst, Midnight’s Oil’s ferocious drummer, dead at 70

The Los Angeles Times 21 Jan 2026
Rob Hirst, the drummer and co-founder of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has died ... The band confirmed Hirst's death from pancreatic cancer in statements posted to social media ... Hirst's daughters, Gabriella and Lex Hirst, also sang on the EP.
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Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst dead at age 70

Canoe 21 Jan 2026
Rob Hirst, the 70-year-old Midnight Oil co-founder and drummer, has died after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer ... The family asks that anyone wanting to honour Rob donate to @pankind_australia or @supportact.”Advertisement 2.
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Breaking: Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst dies aged 70

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 20 Jan 2026
Rob Hirst was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023 ... .
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‘We are shattered’: Peter Garrett joins tributes as Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst dies aged 70

Sydney Morning Herald 20 Jan 2026
Hirst, the co-founder of the Oils, had been battling cancer for several years, but he kept his energy and wit to the end, friends said ....
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Midnight Oil Drummer Rob Hirst Dead At 70

Stereogum 20 Jan 2026
Rob Hirst, the founding drummer for Australian new wave greats ...
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Midnight Oil drummer, co-founder Rob Hirst dead at 70

CBC 20 Jan 2026
Australian band Midnight Oil announced on Tuesday that Rob Hirst, their powerhouse drummer and co-founding member, has died at age 70 ... .
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