Richard Swift, The Black Keys and The Shins member, dies aged 41

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Richard Swift, The Black Keys and The Shins member, dies aged 41
Richard Swift performing for The Shins (Picture: Michael Stewart/WireImage)

Producer and singer-songwriter Richard Swift has died aged 41.

The musician, who was a member of the Shins and The Black Keys, died on Tuesday morning (July 3) in Tacoma, Washington, his rep has confirmed.

A post on Swifts official Facebook read: And all the angels sing “Que Sera Sera.”

The Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach led tributes to the musician in a post on Instagram, writing: Today the world lost one of the most talented musicians I know.

Hes now with his Mom and Sister. I will miss you my friend.

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Swifts cause of death is unknown, but last month he had been hospitalised due to a life-threatening condition.

INDIO, CA - APRIL 23: Musicians Homer Steinweiss (L) and Richard Swift of the Arcs perform onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 2 at the Empire Polo Club on April 23, 2016 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
Richard Swift also played with The Arcs (Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)

Swift was a member of band the Shins between 2011 to 2016, a touring bassist for The Black Keys in 2014, along with playing drums for the Arcs.

He also released a number of solo albums, including The Atlantic Ocean and The Novelist in 2005.

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