FunToo Eric Clapton: Pink Floyd's Wright dead at 65- Sept 15 2008 Monday

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Monday, September 15, 2008

Pink Floyd's Wright dead at 65- Sept 15 2008 Monday

LONDON (AFP) - - Pink Floyd founding member and keyboard player Richard Wright died Monday at the age of 65 after battling cancer, his spokesman said.

Wright wrote and sang several numbers from classic albums of the British progressive rock band, including "Dark Side of the Moon" and "Wish You Were Here."

"The family of Richard Wright, founder member of Pink Floyd, announce with great sadness, that Richard died today after a short struggle with cancer," said the spokesman.

"The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this difficult time."