Reed's death revealed to have been down to liver complications

Lou Reed died of liver disease.

Tue, 29 Oct, 2013 - 11:11

Lou Reed died of liver disease.

The legendary Velvet Underground frontman and pioneer of modern rock passed away on Sunday aged 71, and it has now been confirmed he died of complications with his liver, which he had been suffering with for a year.

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