Mark Linkous commits suicide

Mark Linkous, an American singer has committed suicide and killed himself on March 6th, 2010.Mark was in forties.

His family members stated that, “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”.

Mark is well-known with his collaboration with Sparkle horse, who released four albums of ‘Imaginative Ambient Psych Folk’ and worked with Danger Mouse on ‘Dark Night of the Soul’.

He also produced ‘Fear Yourself’, album of Daniel Johnston in 2003.

In the trip of U.K. (1996), Mark died for few a seconds after ingesting a dangerous mix of valium and antidepressants.

He was almost recovered, but there was no blood circulation for his legs and felt unconscious for 14 hours. While undergoing the treatment for his legs, he faced a heart attack. Seven surgeries were made for his limbs.