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Punk rocker Jay Reatard has died at age 29, Memphis publication The Commercial Appeal reports. The musician, whose real name is Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., was found dead at his home according to family and friends.
His label Goner records issued the following statement: "It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our good friend Jay Reatard. Jay died in his sleep last night. We will pass along information about funeral arrangements when they are made public."
Matador Records, which also put out Reatard's music, issued the following statement: "We are devastated by the death of Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., aka Jay Reatard. Jay was as full of life as anyone we've ever met, and responsible for so many memorable moments as a person and artist. We're honored to have known and worked with him, and we will miss him terribly."