Former Babyshambles guitarist Patrick Walden has died at the age of 46, the band have announced.
"It is with deep regret and sadness that we share the news of Patrick Walden's death," the band wrote in a statement also shared by Pete Doherty on Friday evening.
"We feel very fortunate to have known, loved and worked with him and we kindly ask for respect and privacy during these difficult times. Peter, Drew, Mike, Adam."
No cause of death has been given.
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The indie rock band was formed by lead singer Pete Doherty in 2004 during his hiatus from The Libertines.
Walden started his music career performing with London bands such as Fluid, The White Sport, and Six Cold Thousand, before joining Babyshambles.
Walden co-wrote many of the band's most successful songs, including six tracks on their 2005 debut album Down in Albion, such as The Man Who Came to Stay.
While he remained with the group for the first two years of their development, he eventually parted ways with them in early 2006, citing personal issues.
Doherty, who said that a Babyshambles reunion could be on the cards for their debut album's 20th anniversary, once described Walden as "the best guitar player I ever worked with".
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