Oliver “Power” Grant, the co-founder of Wu-Tang Clan, cause of death has been revealed.
According to a post on Instagram, Grant’s family revealed he passed away from pancreatic cancer. “A true fighter until the end, he was surrounded by his mother, his children, his family, and his closest friends,” the statement read. “Born November 24, 1970, in Staten Island, New York, the man the world knew as ‘Power’- and his oldest friends knew as ‘Pookie’- was a proud product of the Park Hill neighborhood.”
The statement continued, “From those streets, he rose to become a visionary force, a pillar of the Wu-Tang family and a global architect of culture. It was the honor of his life to pour his love, wisdom, and brilliance into his family and his community. His impact was singular; there will never be another to take his place.”
The statement also shared details for the memorial services for Grant.
“The wake will be on March 13, 2026, and the funeral will be on March 14, 2026, in the New York City area. We will release exact location details closer to the service dates as we finalize securing the venues.”
Oliver ‘Power’ Grant passed away on February 23, 2026. He was 52 years old.
