Former Cradle Of Filth and Hecate Enthroned bassist Jon Kennedy has sadly passed away. He was 46 years old. Kennedy’s musical journey included stints with Cradle Of Filth from 1994 to 1995 and Hecate Enthroned from 1995 to 1998. His fellow bandmates have paid tribute to him on social media, sharing their heartfelt thoughts. A GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to assist with expenses. His cause of death remains undisclosed. Our thoughts are with Kennedy’s friends and family during this difficult time.
Dani Filth shared the following sentiment:
“It is with much sadness that we hear about the untimely passing of our former bassist Jon Kennedy.
He was a great bassist and singer who filled in for Cradle at a time of such magical import, mayhem and mischief.
I distinctly remember having a wickedly wonderful week staying just outside Wrexham in Wales at Jon’s Mum’s house in 1995.
We picked our own magic mushrooms from a local football pitch and then watched Emperor synch up with the newly-released Disney Aladdin on VHS, heading out to undertake Black Metal shenanigans thereafter. We were always pulling pranks and playfully winding each other up back in those days.
He will be missed!
Godspeed old friend.
The below posted @withregram • @cradleoffilth_france
Filthians,
We have just learned of the death of Jon Kennedy.
Jon was @cradleoffilth ‘s third bassist, called back to replace Robin “Graves” Eaglestone during The Principle of Evil Made Flesh Tour. He also participated in the first recording sessions for Dusk and Her Embrace (It’s Jon who performed on Dusk and Her Embrace – The Original Sin).
He was also one of the founders and singer of @hecateenthronedofficial .
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Rest in Power mate!
Jon Matthew Kennedy
Aug 25th, 1977 – Sep 25th 2023”
Hecate Enthroned expressed:
“We are shook and devastated by the passing of our brother Jon Kennedy. This isn’t just a huge loss for his family and friends, but for the thousands of music fans and genre lovers that he touched and inspired.
Jon’s passion for music was huge and at times all consuming which is reflected in how he is revered within the Black Metal scene. Working with Jon on music was fun, inspiring and challenging because anyone with that drive and passion was a force and this continued after Hecate with all his musical endeavours right up to the end with the Power house Imperial Genocide. But this passion was matched with the love for his family and his close friends. A loving father and husband and son.
Our thoughts and hearts are with his wonderful family at this incredibly difficult time. As we mourn our brother please be mindful of his family and respect their space. But please raise the horns for Jon.
Nos da Jon”
