Several reports say a long-serving member of Australian rock band Cold Chisel has died following a battle with cancer. The West Australian and PerthNow both describe the death as coming after a “hard-fought” illness, and they frame the member as a longstanding figure within the band. The accounts agree that the band is “rocked” by the news and that the loss is significant for Cold Chisel, which has been a major presence in Australian music for decades. No additional details about the member’s identity, age, or specific circumstances surrounding the death are provided in the excerpts supplied. The reports also do not mention funeral arrangements, surviving family members, or immediate plans for public tributes or performances. Overall, the shared information is limited to the fact of the death and that it follows a cancer diagnosis and treatment.