Sparklehorse News: Sparklehorse's Mark Linkous Commits Suicide

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Mark Linkous, better known by his recording moniker Sparklehorse, took his own life Saturday, RollingStone.com reports.

The surrealist pop singer-songwriter's family released a short statement on sparklehorse.com: "It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and family member, Mark Linkous, took his own life today. We are thankful for his time with us and will hold him forever in our hearts. May his journey be peaceful, happy and free. There’s a heaven and there’s a star for you."

Pain imbued much of Linkous' recorded material, and the past 15 years of...