Pink Floyd's Richard Wright dies, aged 65

Pink Floyd keyboard player Richard Wright has died from cancer at the age of 65.

The musician's spokesman told The Independent: "The family of Richard Wright, founder member of Pink Floyd, announce with great sadness that Richard died today after a short struggle with cancer.

"The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this difficult time."

The group released their first record in 1967, with Wright appearing alongside Syd Barrett, Roger Waters and Nick Mason. Dave Gilmour joined the band in 1968, with Barrett leaving shortly afterwards.

As well as playing the keyboard, Wright wrote music for albums such as Dark Side Of The Moon and Wish You Were Here.