Member of the Black Keys band – the musician Richard Swift is dead – culture

"Today, the world has lost one of the most talented musicians I know," regretted Dan Auerbach, a member of Black Keys.

The American musician Richard Swift died, Swift was part of the Black Keys band and also worked as a producer, singer and songwriter. He died Tuesday at the age of 41 in Tacoma, Washington, the US media quoted a spokesman.

"Today, the world has lost one of the most talented musicians I know," Black writes. The keys of Dan Auerbach's group on Instagram. "I will miss you, my friend."

The cause of death was initially unknown. Last month, it became public that Swift was suffering from a "life-threatening illness". However, there was no other information.

The Black Keys were founded in 2001. Swift was a band member from 2014 to 2015 as a bbadist and singer. He also played drums, among others in the band The Arcs.