Sparklehorse News: Sparklehorse’s Mark Linkous Commits Suicide

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Multi-talented artist Mark Linkous took his own life on Saturday (March 6), Rolling Stone Magazine reports. Linkous, best known for his work with Sparklehorse and its collaboration with Danger Mouse, was 47-years-old when he shot himself in the heart outside a friend’s house in Knoxville, Tennessee. He had relocated there just recently to work on music.

“It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and family member, Mark Linkous, took his own life today,” a statement from his family read. “We are thankful for his time with us and will hold him...