Oliver ‘Power’ Grant Died After ‘Courageous’ Battle With Cancer, Wu-Tang Clan Confirms

Rest in Power Oliver ‘Power’ Grant Died After ‘Courageous’ Battle With Cancer, Wu-Tang Clan Confirms Power was "a visionary force, a pillar of the Wu-Tang family, and a global architect of culture" the group said in a statement By Charisma Madarang Charisma Madarang Contact Charisma Madarang on X Contact Charisma Madarang by Email View all posts by Charisma Madarang February 28, 2026 Oliver “Power” Grant , the Wu-Tang Clan ‘s executive producer since its founding, died following “a courageous and hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer,” Grant’s family and the Wu-Tang Clan said in a joint statement to Rolling Stone . “A true fighter until the end, he was surrounded by his mother, his children, his family, and his closest friends,” read the tribute , which praised Grant as a “proud product of the Park Hill neighborhood.” Grant grew up in the Park Hill projects of Staten Island, New York, alongside the future members of the Wu-Tang Clan. “From those streets, he rose to become a visionary force, a pillar of the Wu-Tang family, and a global architect of culture,” the statement continued. “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.” Trending Stories 'Revenge of the Nerds' Star Robert Carradine’s Cause of Death Confirmed