when did he pass away?
7 July 2006
Syd Barrett
Barrett died at home in Cambridge on 7 July 2006 aged 60, from pancreatic cancer. 
pink floyd wish you were here album cover meaning It meanings include criticism of the music business, alienation, and a tribute to founding member Syd Barrett, who left seven years earlier with deteriorating mental health. when was this album released? 12 September 1975 who contributed to the artwork of its album cover? Storm Thorgerson can you describe in a short sentence what appears in the artwork of its album cover? Concealed the artwork for "Wish You Were Here" in a black-coloured shrink-wrap name some songs from this collection. Have a Cigar and Shine On You Crazy Diamond who wrote the lyrics of that second song you mentioned? Written by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, and Richard what do the lyrics of this track speak of? The song was conceived and written as a tribute and remembrance to their former band member Syd Barrett how did this member pass away? From pancreatic cancer
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Syd Barrett [SEP] Death and aftermath
Barrett died at home in Cambridge on 7 July 2006 aged 60, from pancreatic cancer. He was cremated. In 2006, his home in St. Margaret's Square, Cambridge, was put on the market and reportedly attracted considerable interest. After over 100 showings, many to fans, it was sold to a French couple who reportedly knew nothing about Barrett. On 28 November 2006, Barrett's other possessions were sold at an auction at Cheffins auction house in Cambridge, raising £120,000 for charity. Items sold included paintings, scrapbooks and everyday items that Barrett had decorated. "NME" produced a tribute issue to Barrett a week later with a photo of him on the cover.