Musician Gravenhurst dies aged 37

British musician Gravenhurst has died, aged 37. On Thursday (04Dec14), the singer/songwriter’s record label Warp Records announced that the musician, real name Nick Talbot, has passed away. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.
A spokesperson for the label said, “We are shocked and saddened to share the news that Nick Talbot aka Gravenhurst has passed away aged 37. An immensely talented singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and journalist, he will be hugely missed. Nick’s family and friends request privacy at this difficult time.”
His manager Michelle Hilbourne added, “I am utterly devastated to confirm that Nick Talbot, also known under the performing name Gravenhurst, has passed away aged 37… Outstandingly intelligent, compassionate, fascinating and witty, Nick was the dearest friend and his absence brings indescribable sorrow.”
Talbot began as a solo artist in 1999 before expanding Gravenhurst as a live band. They released five albums between 2001 and 2012. The group also wrote and recorded the soundtrack to 2006 German movie Ein Freunde Von Mir (A Friend of Mine).