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Missing Manic Street Preachers guitarist and lyricist Richey Edwards has been declared as presumed dead, a spokeswoman for the band has said. | Missing Manic Street Preachers guitarist and lyricist Richey Edwards has been declared as presumed dead, a spokeswoman for the band has said. |
The musician from Blackwood, south Wales, disappeared nearly 14 years ago. | The musician from Blackwood, south Wales, disappeared nearly 14 years ago. |
Despite alleged sightings all over the world many believe Edwards, whose car was found near the Severn Bridge, took his own life at the age of 27. | Despite alleged sightings all over the world many believe Edwards, whose car was found near the Severn Bridge, took his own life at the age of 27. |
His parents Graham and Sherry Edwards have been granted a court order for him to be declared presumed dead. | His parents Graham and Sherry Edwards have been granted a court order for him to be declared presumed dead. |
Edwards' father said he did not wish to comment on the matter. | Edwards' father said he did not wish to comment on the matter. |
RICHEY EDWARDS FACTFILE BORN: 22 December 1967, Blackwood, south WalesEARLY LIFE: Went to Oakdale Comprehensive with future band members and studied for a political science degree at Swansea UniversityMANICS: Joined after designing the cover for the band's first single Suicide Alley in 1989. He was also their van driver, 'Minister of Information' and later guitarist and lyricistCONTROVERSY: Carved 4 REAL into his arm with a razor blade in an interview with the NME's Steve Lamacq in 1991ILLNESS: Spent time in hospital in Wales and a rehab centre for treatment for alcoholism and anorexia in 1993/94LAST SEEN: 1 February 1995 in the Embassy Hotel, London checking out at 7am. His car was found at services near the Severn Bridge on 17 February | |
The band's publicist Terri Hall said the move was "hugely emotional" for remaining band members James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire and Sean Moore. | The band's publicist Terri Hall said the move was "hugely emotional" for remaining band members James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire and Sean Moore. |
The band are unavailable for comment as they are currently abroad, she said. | The band are unavailable for comment as they are currently abroad, she said. |
She told the Mail on Sunday: "This is the parents' choice and the band is happy to go with what the parents decide is best. | |
"We all dream Richey will come back one day. You hope he is still around somewhere. | |
"But it is no longer a realistic hope and if this offers some kind of closure then the band will be content with that." | |
Edwards, whose unused lyrics for the band are set to be used in new Manics material due for release next year, was last seen in London on 1 February 1995. | Edwards, whose unused lyrics for the band are set to be used in new Manics material due for release next year, was last seen in London on 1 February 1995. |
It is believed Edwards returned to his Cardiff flat, but then drove to the original Severn Bridge where his car was later found. | It is believed Edwards returned to his Cardiff flat, but then drove to the original Severn Bridge where his car was later found. |
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