R.I.P. Manu da Silva!(Maiden related)

[DREAMASTER]

Long time close friend of Iron Maiden, Manu Da Silva, sadly lost his 18 month battle with cancer and passed away on Tuesday 31st May.
Manu - known to many fans as the manager of the famous Eddie's bar in Santa Barbara de Nexe in Portugal has been a friend to the band since 1981. He first met Steve Harris while working as a roadie for the french band, Trust, when Iron Maiden were touring with them.
He eventually joined Iron Maiden on the road throughout the 80's as one of the crew and worked
with them until the end of 1988.
In 1989 Manu then retired to Portugal where he then took on running Eddie's Bar at Steve's request which opened the same year. He was also a prominent member of the Moto Club in Faro, which organises one of the most important motorbike meetings in Europe.
Our collective thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
He will be sadly missed by the band and fans around the world.
He's funeral should be tomorrow 02/06/2005.



Manu da Silva:

RIP Manu and probably Eddies bar...
This is a sad day.





Manu(dressed has Eddie) & Steve on Eddie's bar

Steve at Eddie's bar

Iron Maiden at Eddie's bar

 

[Air Raid Siren]

Thanks for letting us know, Dreamaster. Sad news. RIP Manu.

 

[Doodoobubbachuck]

R.I.P., Manu.

I hope his family and the Maiden family are holding up okay.

Do you know what the cause was ?

 

[DREAMASTER]

I think it was cancer.

 

[DREAMASTER]

In Iron Maiden forum there's a thread dedicated to his memorie and to everyone who wants to express it's feelings: http://www.ironmaiden.org/showthread.php?t=51259

 

[Air Raid Siren]

I think it was cancer.

I had heard he was ill w/ cancer but didn't realize his health had taken a turn for the worse. My heart goes out to all of those close to him. Thanks for the link to the IM Forum thread.

 

[BichMaker]

That always sucks big time... never words for it either. RIP

 

[DREAMASTER]

For the fans that want to express their condolences, can go to Eddie's bar webite and sign the guestbook: http://perso.wanadoo.fr/fredouille/sakkath/eddiesbar/#

 

[Metallicat180]

That is very sad news!! My thoughts go out to his friends and family.

 

[Lusitano]

I had heard he was ill w/ cancer but didn't realize his health had taken a turn for the worse. My heart goes out to all of those close to him. Thanks for the link to the IM Forum thread.

It was a tumor...

R.I.P bro...

 

[Steph Harris]

Sorry to hear the sad news. May he rest in peace.

 

[MiniMurray]

damn, i wanted to have a beer w/this bloke! RIP Manu Da Silva

 

[Stone]

Anybody who is a fan of Maiden, is a fan of mine... R.I.P.

My thoughts are with his family and friends.