Wu-Tang Clan's Oliver "Power" Grant Dies at 55

Cause of death revealed as pancreatic cancer

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Oliver "Power" Grant, an essential member of the Wu-Tang Clan and founder of the Wu-Wear clothing brand, has passed away at the age of 55 due to pancreatic cancer. Wu-Tang Clan and Grant's family shared the cause of death in a social media post, noting that he was surrounded by loved ones in his final moments.

Why it matters

Power was a key figure in the rise of Wu-Tang Clan, helping to build the group's iconic brand and style. His passing is a significant loss for the hip-hop community and the Wu-Tang legacy.

The details

Power, a proud native of Staten Island's Park Hill neighborhood, passed away on February 24, 2026. According to the statement from his family and Wu-Tang Clan, he was "a true fighter until the end" and it was an "honor of his life to pour his love, wisdom and brilliance into his family and his community." Power's wake is scheduled for March 13, with the funeral to follow the next day in New York City.

  • Power passed away on February 24, 2026.
  • His wake is scheduled for March 13, 2026.
  • His funeral will be held on March 14, 2026.

The players

Oliver "Power" Grant

A key member of the Wu-Tang Clan and founder of the Wu-Wear clothing brand, who passed away at the age of 55 from pancreatic cancer.

Wu-Tang Clan

The iconic hip-hop group that Power was an essential part of, helping to build their brand and style.

Method Man

A member of Wu-Tang Clan who initially revealed Power's passing on Instagram, writing "Paradise my Brother safe Travels!! Bruh I am not ok ..."

RZA

The founder of Wu-Tang Clan, who paid tribute to Power on Instagram, writing "Power — I cannot thank you enough for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with such generosity and kindness from the very beginning of my storytelling journey."

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What they’re saying

“A true fighter until the end, he was surrounded by his mother, his children, his family and his closest friends.”

— Wu-Tang Clan and Power's family (Instagram)

“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.”

— Wu-Tang Clan and Power's family (Instagram)

“Paradise my Brother safe Travels!! Bruh I am not ok ...”

— Method Man, Wu-Tang Clan member (Instagram)

“Power — I cannot thank you enough for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with such generosity and kindness from the very beginning of my storytelling journey. You believed in my passion and supported me from the start. I will always feel blessed for that.”

— RZA, Founder of Wu-Tang Clan (Instagram)

What’s next

Power's wake is scheduled for March 13, 2026, with his funeral to follow the next day in New York City. More details on the services are expected to be announced.

The takeaway

Power's passing is a significant loss for the Wu-Tang Clan and the hip-hop community as a whole. He was a key figure in the group's rise and helped build their iconic brand and style. His dedication, wisdom, and support for the Wu-Tang vision will be deeply missed.