Yesterday, we broke the tragic news that Emerson, Lake & Palmer keyboardist Keith Emerson had passed away at the age of 71. Today, there’s even more tragic news, as the Santa Monica Police Department confirmed that Emerson’s death was a suicide, as reported by Billboard.

According to reports, Emerson had been battling with depression, as well as a degenerative nerve disease in his right hand that made it near-impossible to perform music. He was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Santa Monica.

For more on the life and music that Keith Emerson brought into this world, read this article. Rest in peace, Keith Emerson. We’re sending out thoughts and prayers to all of Emerson’s loved ones through this difficult time.

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