Ryuichi Sakamoto has passed away

Yomiuri shimbun just revealed today that he died of cancer in March 28, at 71.

This is the announcement, from his website:

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Damn. This is big. RIP.

Damn, throat cancer. What an icon.

RIP Sakamoto. Be sure to listen to some YMO, today.

RIP :cry:

Spinning this wonderful album in his memory today.

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God died today.

Rest in peace, king…

Fuck. Rest in peace, king.

Goodbye legend. You will live forever through the legendary musical pieces you’ve composed. Huge loss.

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one of the best to ever do it

R.I.P. Not a good year for YMO ;;