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Tributes pour in for Tim Smith as Cardiacs frontman dies aged 59
taken a step back from making and playing music amid his health battles.Cardiacs’ work is said to be a key influence behind acts such as Radiohead, Blur, Napalm Death, JG Thirlwell, and Faith No More.Radio host Iain Lee was one of the first to post to social media, sharing a Cardiacs song and writing: ‘Good bye Tim Smith.’Host of The Wright Stuff, Matthew Wright, also wrote on Twitter: ‘Just been told Tim Smith of Cardiacs fame is no longer with us. He’s singing to god in person I guess.‘My deepest condolences to his loved ones, his many friends and countless fans.