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A.J. Hakari
10-22-2003, 09:10 AM
http://www.nme.com/news/106511.htm

ELLIOTT SMITH 1969-2003

Singer-songwriter ELLIOTT SMITH has died, according to reports.

Fan websites and various radio stations claim that the singer passed away yesterday (October 21) at the age of 34. The official cause of death is currently unclear.

Born in 1969, Smith loved music from an early age. He released five albums, the most critically acclaimed in the mid-90s, titled ’Either / Or’ and ’XO’.

His most mainstream success however came when his song ’Miss Misery’ from the film Good Will Hunting’ was nominated for an Academy Award in 1997.

At the time of his death Smith was working on a new album, which had a working title of ’From A Basement On the Hill’, which was set for completion later this year.

A UK spokesperson for the singer is currently unable to confirm the reports. This story will be updated as more details emerge.

NME.COM has set up a special tribute board for the singer - click here to leave a message.

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No way...just...no way. This is a complete and utter surprise. The man was a musical genius, and there's no doubting that he will be missed.

R.I.P. :(
BakeTheMooCow
10-22-2003, 09:50 AM
What the ...? :( :( :(

I was just listening to him yesterday. I'm in complete shock.
bankholdup
10-22-2003, 04:06 PM
I think they're leaning towards suicide...self-inflicted stab wounds.

http://launch.yahoo.com/read/content.asp?contentID=214937
BakeTheMooCow
10-22-2003, 04:09 PM
Originally posted by bankholdup
I think they're leaning towards suicide...self-inflicted stab wounds.That's eerie.. considering this:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-6/228444/trt.JPG
Vega
10-22-2003, 05:15 PM
According to CNN.com, he died of a single self-inflicted stab wound. Suicide. Damn sad.
Annie Hall
10-22-2003, 05:53 PM
This leaves me with a big empty feeling, as suicides always do. I can't say I'm surprised, but I'm very sad
bob
10-22-2003, 07:03 PM
Yeah, I've got to agree with Annie that if anybody in the music business was likely to commit suicide, it was Smith. That doesn't help soften the blow, though.:(
sleekproductions
10-22-2003, 07:19 PM
I'm going to have to agree as well. I am not surprised, but I am extremely sad. He is a great talent, and he has put out some amazing songs over the past few years. He will be missed.