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Tim Smith, the lead singer of The Cardiacs, has reportedly died at the age of 59.
The leader of the influential cult group had experienced ill health since suffering a heart attack in 2008, which caused him to develop the rare neurological disorder dystonia.
Smith’s band were noted for their diverse style which took in art-pop and psychedelia, with the likes of Radiohead and Blur hailing them as an influence on their sound.
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