Syd Barrett dies
Pink Floyd legend passes away aged 60

Pink Floyd legend Syd Barrett has died at his Cambridgeshire home.

The singer, 60, who suffered from an LSD-induced breakdown while at the peak of his career in the Sixties, died last Friday (July 7) from complications related to diabetes.

His brother Alan confirmed his death today (July 11), telling The Guardian: "He died peacefully at home. There will be a private family funeral in the next few days."

A spokeswoman for Pink Floyd has said: "He died very peacefully a couple of days ago. There will be a private family funeral."

How very sad

I hope he was content in the last years of his life. His music won't be forgotten.

That's very sad. But I wonder why the delay in letting the public know?

I loved his solo albums, sad to hear that

I wondered that as well; probably lots of people are wondering. Maybe the family weren't wanting any fuss made at the time (or ever) ?

Anyway, R.I.P. Sid.

Chyia

Well he tried so hard in the last few decades to keep himself hidden away from the public so it dosen't really suprise me. His family probably don't see it as much of our business, which is fair enough.