Mojo Nixon Cause of Death Tragic: 'Elvis Is Everywhere' Hitmaker Dies After One Last Performance

Mojo Nixon was found dead following a performance on the Outlaw Country Cruise on Feb. 7. He was 66.

"How you live is how you should die. Mojo Nixon was full-tilt, wide-open

rock hard, root hog, corner on two wheels + on fire... Passing after a blazing show, a raging night, closing the bar, taking no prisoners + a good breakfast with bandmates and friends," read a statement released by the singer's family on Facebook.

Nixon's family also disclosed the singer's cause of death was due to a cardiac event.

"[...]That's just how he did it. Mojo has left the building. Since Elvis is everywhere, we know he was waiting for him in the alley out back. Heaven help us all,"

According to reports, Nixon managed to deliver one last performance before his death on the country music cruise, which he was a frequent performer and co-host of.

Netizens paid tribute to the "Elvis Is Everywhere" hitmaker in the comments of the announcement. "A very talented person. I saw him perform twice Will miss his energy."

"Man, I'm going to miss him on Outlaw Country radio. RIP Mojo!"

"I feel like the term Rest in Party should be coined just for him," another added.

Mojo Nixon's Musical Legacy

According to reports, Nixon was best known for his hits "Debbie Gibson is Pregnant With My Two-Headed Love Child," "Elvis Is Everywhere," "Girlfriend in a Come," "You Can't Kill Me," and more.

He was born Neill Kirby McMillan Jr. in North Carolina; on top of making music, he also dabbled in acting and hosting.

He starred in the 1989 film "Great Balls of Fire!," "Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever," "Super Mario Bros" in 1993, "Raney," "Die Wholesale," "Buttcrack," "A Four Course Meal," and more.

Mojo Nixon Talks About 'Elvis is Everywhere'

Aside from music and acting, Nixon also had a good sense of humor. Talking about his novelty hit, "Elvis is Everywhere," he joked "Before 'Elvis is Everywhere' there were just a lot of dudes at the Mojo show.

"It's a sausage fest, and the women that are there are there in protest. 'Yes, I'll go and drive your drunk ass home if you go and watch this Jodie Foster movie with me.' But after 'Elvis Is Everywhere' actual women came on their own, not coerced by their drunk husbands."

In a different interview, Nixon reflected on his success in music as well as hit talent: "I don't have that much talent, but what I do have is an enormous amount of enthusiasm."

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