Boston lead singer Tommy DeCarlo dead at 60

'After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage, right up until the very end,' DeCarlo's family said in a statement.

Tommy DeCarlo, the lead singer for the rock band Boston, has died at the age of 60.

DeCarlo’s wife, Annie, and his children, Talia and Tommy Jr., confirmed his death in an Instagram post on Monday, writing, “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026.”

“After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage, right up until the very end,” the post continued. “During this difficult time, we kindly ask that friends and fans respect our family’s privacy as we grieve and support one another. Rest in peace, Dad.”

DeCarlo joined Boston as lead vocalist after frontman Brad Delp’s death in 2007 and toured with the band for nearly two decades.

His family launched a GoFundMe page before his death to help cover the costs of his treatments.

“In late September, Dad suffered a sudden brain bleed and underwent an emergency craniotomy. During surgery, doctors discovered two melanoma masses on his brain and another spot on his lungs,” the page read. “He amazed us by recovering from the surgery and beginning treatment, but before he could complete it, he had another brain bleed and was hospitalized from November 27th to December 27th.”

“We’ve created a GoFundMe to help support his needs and the challenges ahead. He is deeply grateful for the love, prayers, and support he’s already received from friends, family, and fans all over the world. It has lifted him up during the hardest moments and reminded him he’s not fighting alone,” the fundraising page read.