Martin Phillipps, Frontman of New Zealand Band the Chills, Dead at 61

Martin Phillipps, singer and creative force behind the New Zealand jangle-pop band the Chills, has died at the age of 61.

July 28, 2024 · 1 min · 48 words · Jessica Serrano

The family ask for privacy at this time.

While cause of death was provided,RNZ reportsthat Phillipps had been battling liver disease for several years.

So, we take everything carefully, book the tours carefully.

Martin Phillipps from the band The Chills, June 16, 1992.Paul Jones/Fairfax Media via Getty Images