Russell announced his retirement from touring last month after his diagnosis.
Words cannot express my gratitude for the many years of memories, love, and support.
The bands songs Rock Me and Ian Hunter cover Once Bitten, Twice Shy were MTV mainstays.
Jack Russell onstage with Great WhiteBill Tompkins/Getty Images
The latter reached No.
It remains the deadliest fireworks accident in U.S. history.
Legal action against several parties, including Great White, was resolved with monetary settlements by 2008.
Russells survivors include his wife, Heather Ann Russell, and a son, Matthew Hucko.
A public memorial is planned at a later date.
Erik Pedersen contributed to this report.
