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Syd Barrett, Co-Founder of Pink Floyd, Dies

Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett has died at his home in Cambridge, England of undisclosed causes.

A spokeswoman for Pink Floyd told the Press Association: "He died very peacefully a couple of days ago. There will be a private family funeral."

"Syd was the guiding light of the early band lineup and leaves a legacy which continues to inspire," the surviving members of Pink Floyd -- Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Wright -- said in a statement.

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