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Former Rock Star Marcie Free Passes Away at 71

10/25/2025

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Marcie Free, the former lead singer of King Kobra, Signal, and Unruly Child, has died at age 71.
Drummer Jay Schellen confirmed her death and expressed heartbreak.
Born Mark Edward Free, she transitioned in 1993 amid gender dysphoria.
Her career suffered after her transition as many in the music industry distanced themselves.
She found sobriety around 2008.

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Story summary

Marcie Free, the former lead singer of King Kobra, Signal, and Unruly Child, has died at age 71.
Drummer Jay Schellen confirmed her death and expressed heartbreak.
Born Mark Edward Free, she transitioned in 1993 amid gender dysphoria.
Her career suffered after her transition as many in the music industry distanced themselves.
She found sobriety around 2008.