Pink Floyd�s legendary former front man Syd Barrett has died at his home in Cambridgeshire a spokesman has confirmed.
Barrett passed away on Friday (July 7) due to complications to do with the singer�s diabetes.
His brother Alan confirmed his death to the paper, saying: "He died peacefully at home. There will be a private family funeral in the next few days."
A statement from the remaining members of Pink Floyd says: "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."
Barrett, real name Roger Keith Barrett, departed the Pink Floyd fold in 1968 and became a recluse for more than thirty years after a drug induced breakdown.
However, he was convinced by EMI to have a short solo career.
He produced two solo albums - �The Madcap Laughs� and �Barrett� � in the late 60s and early 70s.
In 1972 he formed the short lived band Stars with Ex-Pink Fairies member Twink but he left shortly after a disasterous gig at Cambridge's Corn Exchange.
He is thought to be the inspiration behind the song �Shine On You Crazy Diamond� from Pink Floyd�s �Wish You Were Here� album.
Barrett made a surprise appearance the Abbey Road sessions for the album and was present when the remaining members of Pink Floyd recorded the track.
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