R.I.P. Syd Barrett

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Syd Barrett, the troubled genius who co-founded Pink Floyd but spent his last years in reclusive anonymity, has died, a spokeswoman for the band said Tuesday. He was 60.

The spokeswoman - who declined to give her name until the band made an official announcement - said Barrett died several days ago. She did not disclose the cause of death. Barrett had suffered from diabetes for many years.