The world lost an incredible musician today. Richard Lloyd , founding member and guitarist of the art-punk/punk-rock band Television, has died at age 75 . Lloyd passed away at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Richard Lloyd Cause of Death

Lloyd was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma , or bile duct cancer, a rare and aggressive form of cancer that affects one’s bile ducts. In August, Sean Seymour , who was a bassist for Lloyd, announced Lloyd’s cancer diagnosis on Instagram . Seymour asked fans to share or donate to Lloyd’s GoFundMe to help cover medical expenses. He also included a message from Lloyd himself:

“I am usually a pretty upbeat person and I am taking this in stride, but it has become very difficult on our own and financially we are strapped. That’s why I’m asking for your help.”

The Birth of Television

Born on Oct. 25, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the beloved musician picked up a guitar as a teenager and never looked back.…