# Donnie Iris Dies at 83

> Pittsburgh’s rock legend Donnie Iris, known for hits with the Jaggerz and solo work, dies after battling cancer.
- Title: Donnie Iris Dies at 83 · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Pittsburgh’s rock legend Donnie Iris, known for hits with the Jaggerz and solo work, dies after battling cancer. Donnie Iris, Pittsburgh’s favorite rocker…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/music/obituaries-people-news/donnie-iris-dead-pittsburgh-rocker-jaggerz-rapper-ah-leah-1236931843
- Author: Chris Willman
- Published: 2026-10-27T04:30:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: donnie iris, jaggerz, pittsburgh, bladder cancer, rock music, solo artist, billboard hot 100, music, entertainment, business
## Donnie Iris Dies
Pittsburgh’s favorite rocker Donnie Iris died at 83 after battling bladder cancer for three years.
## Jaggerz Hit Chart
The Jaggerz reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970 with 'The Rapper', a song about rapping with girls.
## Ah! Leah! Success
Iris had a hit with 'Ah! Leah!' reaching No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980.
## Pittsburgh’s Beloved
Pittsburghers called him the most beloved musician of all time, with warmth and connection in his performances.
## Final Show
Iris performed his last show on Sept. 28, 2026, after radiation treatment for bladder cancer.
## Key takeaway

Donnie Iris, Pittsburgh’s favorite rocker who scored hits with the Jaggerz and as a solo artist, died at 83 after three years of bladder cancer treatment.