Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, the avant-garde performance artist best known as the leading member of seminal industrial act Throbbing Gristle, has lost h/er battle with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. S/he was 70 years old.
The news of Genesis' passing was announced by h/er children Caresse and Genesee P-Orridge via the Facebook page of Genesis' label Dais Records. The P-Orridges released the following statement:
"Dear friends, family and loving supporters,
"It is with very heavy hearts that we announce thee passing of our beloved father, Genesis Breyer P-Orridge.
"S/he had been battling leukemia for two and a half years and dropped he/r body early this morning, Saturday March 14th, 2020.
"S/he will be laid to rest with h/er other half, Jaqueline 'Lady Jaye' Breyer who left us in 2007, where they will be re-united.
Thank you for your love and support and for respecting our privacy as we are grieving.
"Caresse & Genesse P-Orridge
"#s/heisher/eforever"