Street Preacher Star Finally Dead


Posted on Nov 25, 2008 @ 09:16AM  

More than 13 years after his disappearance, guitarist and songwriter Richey Edwards of Manic Street Preachers has been declared dead.

"There has been a change in his legal status," said the Welsh rock band's spokesperson.

The 27-year-old Edwards vanished in February 1995 when his car was found near the Severn Bridge connecting England and Wales. It is believed that he took his own life.

Edwards estate is estimated to be worth roughly 380,000 pounds, minus death duties.

The other band members recently said that they're making a new record using lyrics that Edwards left behind.