Prostate Cancer

Initially doctors told Wells he had six months to live.

"I proved the bastards wrong and will continue to do so," Wells told the Herald Sun late last year.

"I am not going anywhere.

I have too many friends and family and supporters to stay around for." Wells, acknowledged as one of the world's best slide guitarists, vowed to be positive.

"I get angry but I don't get bitter," he said last year.

"It's a bloody hard road because I'm good one day and s...

for two others.

"That's when you think: 'This is just a waste of time', but I'm not a negative person.

I look on the bright side.

"Every day I'm walking is a good day.

Every day without pain is a good day.

"I don't have much time for bitterness - I am just glad to be alive." His partner, musician Lucy De Soto, had helped Wells in his battle.

"There are a few tears before bedtime but Lucy is a very different person to me," Wells said.

"She has a masters degree in something and a bachelor's degree in so-and-so.

"She is, in a sense, an academic.

I am the total opposite but she gives me another perspective on life." Wells' diagnosis forced him to quit Rose Tattoo in 2002.

Yesterday, a posting on Rose Tattoo's official website said: "We have to announce with much sadness that Pete Wells passed away today.

"Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

"The good news is that Pete's music will live on for the inspirat...

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