Eugene Hunt: The Jets & Boys Club singer's cause of death revealed after fall at Mormon church in Utah

According to DailyMail, the 57-year-old singer died on the operating table after doctors struggled for hours to save him during what were intended to be routine heart tests. He was initially taken to hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, for cardiac issues that emerged after he suffered a fall at work.

Hunt collapsed and hit his head while working in the library of his Mormon church, prompting his wife, Michelle, to take him to the emergency room. According to Haini Wolfgramm, a member of the Wolfgramm family who considered Hunt part of The Jets said: “He collapsed at church probably due to lack of oxygen and was passed out for a while. He hit his head so hard Michelle took him to the hospital.” Due to swelling from the fall, doctors delayed heart tests to allow his condition to stabilise before proceeding.

Days later, Hunt underwent exploratory surgery to investigate the heart issues, but during the procedure, he suffered a heart attack. Band leader LeRoy Wolfgramm explained: “They put him under and his wife was told it would be a quick check. But that turned into hours as he ended up having a heart attack on the table. They tried for several hours to keep him alive and they did everything possible. But it got to the point of no return and the doctor said that it’s useless.”

Hunt, who passed away in April, was one of the original members of The Jets, a Tongan-American family band that achieved worldwide fame in the 1980s, with hits such as "Curiosity." Born in Western Samoa, Hunt moved to Salt Lake City at age four and became close to the Wolfgramm family, eventually joining The Jets. His distinctive look, with "milky white skin and flaming red hair," and his dynamic stage presence made him a standout performer.

In addition to his time with The Jets, Hunt formed Boys Club, a pop duo with Joe Pasquale that aimed to be the American answer to Wham!, scoring a hit with "I Remember Holding You" in 1989. Later in life, he returned to music intermittently, including a reunion with The Jets for a "best of" album in 1990.

The Jets, who have a residency in Las Vegas, continue to honour Hunt's memory during their shows, with Wolfgramm describing him as "captivating" and a master of witty one-liners. The band remembers him each night through video tributes and anecdotes, keeping his legacy alive on stage.