VIDEO : Punk Rock Legend Mark E. Smith Dead At 60

The lead singer of the English post-punk band The Fall, Mark E. Smith, died on Wednesday, January 24. The Fall?s manager Pam Van Damned released a statement to announce Smith?s passing via Cherry Red Records. ?It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mark E. Smith. He passed this morning at home,? the statement reads. ?[Smith] taught me a lot about life and he taught me a lot about music,? Riley said on Wednesday. The news broke when he was on air.