Richard "Rick" Wright: 1943-2008

Keyboardist Rick Wright, a founding member of Pink Floyd, has died at the age of 65.

A brief statement on the Pink Floyd website says Wright "died today (9/15) after a short struggle with cancer."

Wright was a primary architect (along with the late Syd Barrett) of the band's early experimental sound. The band reunited for a one-off performance at Live 8 in 2005. In recent years, Wright has frequently toured and recorded with former bandmate David Gilmour.

On his website, Gilmour writes, "Like Rick, I don't find it easy to express my feelings in words, but I loved him and will miss him enormously."

An online "guest book" has been established at legacy.com for those who would like to publicly express condolences.

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