Lemmy, real name Ian Fraser Kilmister, died of prostate cancer not terminal brain and neck cancer as previously reported in the media.

The Motörhead lead singer's death certificate states that the 70-year-old died from prostate cancer and complications arising from cardiac arrhythmia and congestive heart failure.

His death certificate was issued by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health. The Englishman, living in West Hollywood, only found out he had cancer two days before his death, and died on Boxing Day.

Lemmy's memorial service was live streamed on January 9 with Slash and Dave Grohl paying tribute at the ceremony.

Since his death other musicians including, David Bowie, Natalie Cole and Glenn Fry have also died.

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Watch Lemmy Kilmister's Memorial Service service, an early '90s recording where he talks about Metallica, and Motörhead perform on The Tube, below: