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Oliver ‘Power’ Grant’s Death Confirmed as Pancreatic Cancer

A joint family–Wu-Tang statement confirmed the diagnosis, with services set for March 13–14 in New York.

Overview

  • He died on Feb. 24, 2026, with the statement saying he was surrounded by his mother, children, family and close friends.
  • As a behind-the-scenes architect, he helped finance 1992’s Protect Ya Neck and executive produced 1993’s Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).
  • He founded the Wu Wear clothing line in 1995, pioneering an artist-driven streetwear brand that broadened the group’s reach and revenue.
  • Method Man, GZA, Raekwon and other members posted tributes that credited Grant as essential to Wu-Tang’s formation and success.
  • Reports differ on his age at death, listed as 52 in multiple outlets and 55 in others, as the group also notes its 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination.