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Richard Lloyd Dies at 75
Television guitarist Richard Lloyd dies after battle with bile duct cancer.
In brief
Television guitarist Richard Lloyd dies after battle with bile duct cancer. Television guitarist Richard Lloyd died at 75 following a battle with cholangiocarcinoma, leaving his wife and son. Originally reported by NME.
Richard Lloyd dies
Television guitarist Richard Lloyd died at 75 after a battle with cholangiocarcinoma.
Family confirms death
His wife Sheila and dog Willie Mays were with him when he died.
Band pays tribute
Television shared a statement on social media expressing deep condolences to his family.
“We are so very sad that Richard Lloyd has today passed away at the age of 75.”
Johnny Marr tribute
Johnny Marr called Lloyd a 'seeker and finder and a true inspiration' with and without the guitar.
“R.I.P Richard Lloyd. A seeker and finder and a true inspiration with and without the guitar.”
Lloyd Cole tribute
Lloyd Cole praised Lloyd’s guitar work in Television’s songs.
“RIP Richard Lloyd. I only saw Television once, all those amazing riffs that drive the songs, Richard played them all.”
In short
Television guitarist Richard Lloyd died at 75 following a battle with cholangiocarcinoma, leaving his wife and son.
