From NME

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). It has been reported that he died from complications related to diabetes, however, other reports suggest the cause of death was cancer.

A statement from Pink Floyd 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.”

His brother Alan confirmed his death earlier today (July 11), saying: “He died peacefully at home. There will be a private family funeral in the next few days.”

Another NME feature has quotations from David Bow, Graham Coxon and Guy Garvey about Barrett’s passing.

David Bowie: “His impact on my thinking was enormous. A major regret is that I never got to know him. A diamond indeed.”

Watch Syd perform “Apples and Oranges” on Youtube