Watch Ghost pay tribute to fallen fan in Milwaukee

By Scott Munro
( Metal Hammer )
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Ghost leader Tobias Forge addresses crowd ahead of their special show in Milwaukee - which was rescheduled following the death of Ghost fan Jeff Fortune

(Image credit: Harmony Gerber - Getty)

Ghost returned to Milwaukee’s Riverside Theatre on Halloween to play a special show in honour of fan Jeff Fortune.

Fortune collapsed during the band’s set at the venue back in May and later died of natural causes in hospital. The band cut their set short that night and announced they would return to complete the set on October 31 and dedicate the performance to Fortune, his friends and family.

Footage from the show has now emerged, showing frontman Tobias Forge addressing the crowd prior to the show.

The vocalist says: “I’m very glad to see you here tonight, again. Unfortunately, tragedy brought us here tonight as you all know. We’re back here for you and for Jeff Fortune’s family who are here tonight.

“I have a feeling the he might be here with us tonight.”

Watch the clip below.

Ghost created a special t-shirt featuring the likenesses of Cardinal Copia and Fortune clad in Michael Meyers costumes which were exclusively sold at the show. All proceeds from sales went to Fortune’s family.

Ghost’s next show will take place tonight (November 2) at Peoria’s Civic Center, with the band returning to Europe next year.

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Scott Munro
Scott Munro
Louder e-commerce editor

Scott has spent 35 years in newspapers, magazines and online as an editor, production editor, sub-editor, designer, writer and reviewer. Scott joined our news desk in the summer of 2014 before moving to the e-commerce team in 2020. Scott keeps Louder’s buyer’s guides up to date, writes about the best deals for music fans, keeps on top of the latest tech releases and reviews headphones, speakers, earplugs and more. Over the last 10 years, Scott has written more than 11,000 articles across Louder, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and Prog. He's previously written for publications including IGN, the Sunday Mirror, Daily Record and The Herald newspapers, covering everything from daily news and weekly features, to tech reviews, video games, travel and whisky. Scott's favourite bands are Fields Of The Nephilim, The Cure, New Model Army, All About Eve, The Mission, Cocteau Twins, Drab Majesty, Marillion and Rush.