Jack White publicly mourns the death of his brother, Edward “Eddie” Gillis. Coverage across outlets says Gillis dies after a period of illness, with The Independent specifying cancer. Billboard reports White expresses grief directly in a written tribute.
The articles provide the same core background: Gillis is described as a longtime manager of the vinyl pressing factory in Detroit for White’s Third Man Records. The Independent emphasizes the “moving tribute” framing in two separate headlines and includes the cause of death, while Billboard focuses on White’s condolence message and calls attention to Gillis’ role at Third Man Pressing. Despite differences in wording and emphasis, all sources align on the family relationship and Gillis’ position within Third Man Records’ vinyl operations.
