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Claudio Strunz dead at age 59, Argentine thrash metal drummer

Claudio Strunz: key obituary facts

Is Claudio Strunz dead? Yes. Claudio Strunz died on July 20, 2026, at age 59.

Cause of death: Claudio Strunz's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Claudio Strunz known for?

He was an Argentine musician and businessman.

More about Claudio Strunz

Born: 11 November 1966.

Place of birth: Argentina.

Gender: male.

Occupation: drummer.

Nationality: Argentina.

Career began: 1991.

Also known as: Claudio Marcelo Zurita, Claudio Pato Strunz, Pato Strunz.

Genres: Thrash metal.

Years active: 1991–2026.

Claudio Strunz, an Argentine thrash metal drummer best known for his work with Hermética and Malón, died on July 20, 2026.

He was 59. Born on November 11, 1966, in La Tablada, Argentina, Strunz began his career in the band Heinkel, later renamed Jeriko, before moving through a succession of acts that included Hermética, Simbiosis and Malón.

He also worked on rehearsal spaces that were used by other bands in Buenos Aires’ metal scene, and his career stretched from 1991 until his death.

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