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Who is Clem Burke’s Wife Ellen? Exploring Her Life Amid Blondie Drummer's Tragic Death
Clem Burke was married to Ellen Burke for more than two decades, until his tragic passing. Although the couple kept their relationship private, here’s what we know about the late drummer’s wife!
Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of death.
Blondie drummer Clem Burke passed away following a “private battle” with cancer on April 7, at the age of 70. As per the statement released by his band on social media, Burke made remarkable contributions not only to their band but also to people’s lives with his “rock-solid” work ethic, dedication, and unwavering spirit.
“He was the heartbeat of Blondie. His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched,” the late musician's former bandmates added. Burke is survived by his wife, Ellen, whom he married in 2002.
Although Ellen tied the knot to a famous bandmate and musician, she kept her life private throughout their 23 years of marriage. She reportedly pursued a career as a paediatric nurse, but the timeline of her profession is not detailed anywhere.
On February 25, 2023, Burke shared a rare picture of his wife on his Instagram, sending her birthday wishes. “Happy Birthday, Ellen!” he captioned the post, which was a picture of her leaning and checking flowers at a flower shop.
The couple reportedly enjoyed a happy marriage of more than two decades, but the duo never had any children. The tragic news of Burke’s passing was announced by his bandmates through social media.
The other band members remembered Burke as someone who was an inspiration both on and off stage and touched everyone’s lives. “Clem’s influence extended far beyond Blondie,” they wrote. The self-proclaimed Rock & Roll survivalist collaborated with several iconic artists in his lifetime.
Some of them were Rhythmics, Ramones, Bob Dylan, Bob Geldof, Iggy Pop, Joan Jett, Nancy Sinatra, Chequered Past, The Fleshtones, and The Romantics. “His influence and contributions have spanned decades and genres,” Blondie wrote in their tribute.
They further extended their condolences to Burke’s family, friends, and millions of fans he created through decades of work, which will be his legacy. They concluded the post with a request for privacy for the late musician’s close ones.
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