Neon Musical Insight

Battling with depression for most of his life, Yesterday, Mark Linkous — singer of the band Sparklehorse — took his own life, according to Rolling Stone.

Linkous’ family released a statement saying: “It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and family member, Mark Linkous, took his own life today. We are thankful for his time with us and will hold him forever in our hearts. May his journey be peaceful, happy and free. There’s a heaven and there’s a star for you.”

In 1996, Linkous overdosed on a combination of alcohol, valium and heroin in a hotel room in London, leaving him unconscious for 14 hours. The incident left Linkous wheelchair bound for six months, almost resulting in him losing both of his legs — due to the position that they were uncomfortably forced in while he was unconscious.

Linkous has been recording with Sparklehorse since 1996, and just last year, and played a large role in Danger Mouse and David Lynch’s conceptual album Dark Night of the Soul.