TV On The Radio Bassist Passes Away | The Quietus

TV On The Radio Bassist Passes Away

Band pay tribute to Gerard Smith following battle with lung cancer

TV On The Radio bassist Gerard Smith has passed away following his battle with lung cancer.

A statement from the band’s official site said: "We are very sad to announce the death of our beloved friend and bandmate, Gerard Smith, following a courageous fight against lung cancer.

"Gerard passed away the morning of April 20, 2011. We will miss him terribly."

Our thoughts are with Gerard Smith’s friends and family, and all those involved with TV On The Radio.

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