Ska world mourns loss of Hepcat’s Gregory Lee
It is with a heavy heart that we hear of the unexpected and sudden loss of Gregory Lee, vocalist with Californian Ska legends, Hepcat.

Shock, love and tributes have flooded the ska social world over the past few hours as the sad news has circulated and an official statement via his partner Mandie was released via the Hepcat social media channels:
“Hello Everyone,
This is Mandie writing. I am about to share some unbelievable, heartbreaking news. Our dear friend, Gregory Lee, has left his earth body and joined the angels officially as of March 19th at 1pm.
Greg had a massive brain aneurysm followed by cardiac arrest late Sunday, March 17 in our home in Paramount.
I found him on the floor unconscious and not breathing. I immediately called for 911 and the first responders were through the door within moments. They were able to regain his pulse, but he was not able to breathe on his own. He has been on life support in the NICU ever since and has not regained consciousness. The neurologist let us know his case is very rare and that the moment was swift. He did not suffer.
Greg is survived by his 4 children, Elsa, Vivienne, Khaleah, and our currently unnamed baby girl due in September. Also survived by his mother, Janice, his brothers, Michael, Steve, Tony, and sister, Jennifer. His children are his whole world.
Gregory will also live on in every piece of music he wrote and recorded, in every photo and video you took at a Hepcat show or scooter rally, and in every memory you have of him. To all of his loving friends and fans, I am so sorry for this monumental loss.
I do not have nearly enough superlatives to describe this incredible, beautiful, unique, and genuine man. My love.
He has touched the lives and hearts of so many people all around the world through music and travel. His songs with Hepcat helped so many of us in both joyous and even depressing times. He has inspired so many to create, dance, sing, and love. Myself included. His unique talents and presence will forever be unmatched. He is truly one-of-a-kind.
I will share more information as I am able and based on the wishes of his family.
I know you all will keep Gregory in your hearts and minds, play his songs, and raise your glass with respect and tip your brim…
No Worries, friends. No worries.
So Much Love to you all.”
It makes tough reading and I’m sure everyone joins us in sending all the love in the world to Greg’s family and friends at what must be an horrendous time for them. ❤️
A GoFundMe page has been set up assist in paying any of his outstanding bills, his memorial services, the birthing costs in September of his unborn child, and all additional funds will be allocated to his children. You can donate here:
Fundraiser by AMANDA BECKER : Gregory Lee Memorial Fund (gofundme.com)