Lou Koller: key obituary facts
Is Lou Koller dead? Yes. Lou Koller died on July 24, 2026, at age 59.
Cause of death: Lou Koller's cause of death was reported as Cancer.
What was Lou Koller known for?
He was an American punk rock musician (born 1967).
More about Lou Koller
Born: 1 January 1967.
Place of birth: Queens.
Gender: male.
Occupation: musician, singer.
Genres: Hardcore punk.
Years active: 1986–2026.
Formerly of: Sick of It All, Blood from the Soul.
Lou Koller, the American punk rock singer and founding vocalist of Sick of It All, died on July 24, 2026, at age 59.
Born in Queens in 1967, he emerged from New York City’s hardcore scene and spent much of his career fronting the influential band he helped found. Koller also performed with Blood from the Soul and, with his brother Pete, was regarded as one of the central figures in the city’s hardcore movement.
His career stretched from 1986 to 2026, and he remained identified closely with the aggressive, fast-moving sound that helped define the genre.