We’re very sorry to learn of the untimely death of Gerard Smith.

Smith, bassist with TV On The Radio, was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and passed away yesterday morning, aged just 36.

In an official statement posted online, the band said: “We are very sad to announce the death of our beloved friend and bandmate, Gerard Smith, following a courageous fight against lung cancer. Gerard passed away the morning of April 20, 2011. We will miss him terribly.”