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Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett has died at the age of 60.
The guitarist was responsible for writing the group's early hits, but left the band after three years and one album in 1968.
It has been announced that Barrett died at the end of last week from complications arising from diabetes.
A spokeswoman explained, "I can confirm that Syd Barrett has died. He died peacefully and there will be a private family funeral. We would ask that the family be left alone and be given space at this time."
A statement released by the group said, "The band are naturally very upset and sad to learn of Syd Barrett's death. Syd was the guiding light of the early band line-up and leaves a legacy which continues to inspire."
The guitarist was responsible for writing the group's early hits, but left the band after three years and one album in 1968.
It has been announced that Barrett died at the end of last week from complications arising from diabetes.
A spokeswoman explained, "I can confirm that Syd Barrett has died. He died peacefully and there will be a private family funeral. We would ask that the family be left alone and be given space at this time."
A statement released by the group said, "The band are naturally very upset and sad to learn of Syd Barrett's death. Syd was the guiding light of the early band line-up and leaves a legacy which continues to inspire."
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