Our heart is going out to Nat Myers this week.
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Earlier this year, the "Yellow Peril" singer announced that he had been diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare cancer. Doctors gave him days or weeks to live. However, as we reported earlier this month, Myers has defied the odds. Recently, he explained in a social media post that his tumors "appear to be responding to the chemo," and a treatment plan is being mapped out.
"They told me my current job right now in this cancer fight is making music, & to 'leave the cancer' for them to fight," he added. "They said that instead of just a plan A, B, and C, there are a lot of plans they've been considering for my fight. So I'm gonna do just that, & keep making great music... I am the strongest person I know, & I will persevere even with this struggle on top of my fighting & beating this cancer."
Nat Myers Shared Some Sad News This Week
This week, Myers shared another tragic announcement on social media: his father, Daniel, died on Sunday, Sep. 7. The post included some beautiful pictures of his father through the years.
"This mornin my father Daniel Lee Myers joined the lord," wrote Myers. "Dad, veteran, and friend to many. Rest easy, daddy, may your body and mind be whole again. Look over your poor son. August 2nd, 1948 — September 7th, 2025."
The outpouring of love from both fans and colleagues was truly touching.
"So sorry, Nat. Been a tough year," wrote singer Kelsey Waldon. "You're a strong, strong soul. Keep fighting. Sending all the love."
Langhorne Slim added, "Sending love and my condolences brother."
"Celebrating your Daddy's life," commented songwriter S.G. Goodman.
"I can't even find the words..just incomprehensible," another fan wrote. "I'm so sorry Nat. All my love to you and your mom."
Who Is Nat Myers?
The Kentucky-based songwriter, known for his fingerpicking style on the guitar, got his start busking. His music caught the attention of The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, whose label released Myers' debut, 'Yellow Peril.' The critically acclaimed blues-country album explored themes of race and identity rooted in the songwriter's Korean-American heritage.
