Former Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLarenpassed away this morning in New York following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 64.

Born in North London, U.K., McLaren was an art-school dropout and clothing designer when he began managing the New York Dolls in the early '70s. By 1975, he had become manager of the Sex Pistols and rose to fame when the band's anti-establishment anthem "God Save The Queen" (which he provided vocals for) took the top spot on the U.K. charts during Queen Elizabeth II's 1977 silver jubilee celebration.

In 1983, McLaren released Duck Rock, an album widely regarded as helping spread hip-hop in the U.K. He continued to create and release his own music through the '90s. In his later years, he became a British reality TV star appearing on The Baron, I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! and Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack.

McLaren's body will reportedly be transported to England where he will be buried. Our deepest condolences go out to McLaren's family, friends and fans.