The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies at 65 after short illness

Perry Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, died over the Christmas holiday. He was 65.

The band released a statement on their official website confirming Bamonte's death, noting he "passed away after a short illness."

"It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend and bandmate Perry Bamonte, who passed away after a short illness at home over Christmas," the band wrote. "Quiet, intense, intuitive, constant and hugely creative, 'Teddy'...