File photo dated 28/6/85 of Ian Dury in LOndon at the launch of the Greater London Council's Disability Resource Team. Musician Dury today MOnday March 27 2000, lost his long battle against cancer, his agents said. Dury, 57, who is best remembered for his song Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick, had suffered from cancer of the liver. He died this morning. See PA story DEATH Dury. PA Photos