Death of A Legend

[Syd]

A great loss of an influential artist and a loved creator.

"LONDON -- Syd Barrett, the troubled genius who co-founded Pink Floyd but spent his last years in reclusive anonymity, has died, a spokeswoman for the band said Tuesday. He was 60.

The spokeswoman -- who declined to give her name until the band made an official announcement -- confirmed media reports that he had died. She said Barrett died several days ago. She did not disclose the cause of death."

[nichomach]

Saw the item on the BBC news ticker. Apparently, he'd been suffering from diabetes. Very sad news.

[Funkstar]

Yeah heard this on the radio in the tea-shack earlier. very sad. Nick Mason was interviewed and had some very nice words for Syd too.

[Knoxville]

Very sad

Heard earlier on today and was very suprised

[axis09]

RIP syd