R.I.P. San Fadyl of the Ladybug TransistorSan Fadyl, drummer for the beloved Brooklyn indie-pop act the Ladybug Transistor, passed away today, April 26, in his Zurich, Switzerland home due to complications stemming from a lengthy bout with severe asthma.
In a statement posted on the Ladybug Transistor's MySpace page, the band addressed their fans about Fadyl's passing:
"Dear Friends, We are very sad and shocked to let you know that Ladybug drummer San Fadyl passed away on the morning of April 26th at his home in Zurich, Switzerland. San was hospitalized just a few weeks ago with serious asthma problems, something he's battled for a long time. After being treated and released he was home for a week but suffered a severe attack that was related to his condition.
It's hard to put into words just how much we will miss San after 10 years of music and friendship. He was a genuinely beautiful person that touched everyone who met him with his warmth, kindness, generosity and humor. His wide smile is something people often remember first. We know there are lots of you out there who love him and will miss him as much as we do already. Our thoughts are with San's family, his wife Brigit and their new baby Liam."
The Ladybug Transistor have set up a webpage, in tribute to San, where fans and friends may share their thoughts and memories.
Fadyl joined the Ladybug Transistor prior to 1999's The Albemarle Sound, contributing to both their Argyle Heir and self-titled albums. The band recently issued an EP of covers entitled Here Comes the Rain, and their Can't Wait Another Day LP is due for release June 7 on Merge. San also played in Individual Fruit Pie and performed solo.
We at Pitchfork wish to extend our thoughts to Fadyl's bandmates, friends, and family.
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