It's been an awful year in terms of losing some fantastic, young musical talent and today brings some very sad news indeed.

Friendly Fires have just announced that their trumpet player, Richard Turner, who often contributed to their live shows, has died.

Turner was swimming in a pool at Brockwell Lido in Herne Hill, London, when he suffered a cardiac arrest on Thursday August 11. Despite the best efforts of lifeguards and paramedics he died later at King's College Hospital.

From the band's website:

"On Friday we learnt of the sudden passing of Richard Turner. Rich played trumpet in our live gigs on and off for three years. He was an utterly exceptional musician and his contributions to our shows will be hugely missed. He was also an accomplished and admired composer."

In a warm tribute to their friend and musical colleague, the band later posted:

"On tour he was much envied for his ability to fall asleep at will however uncomfortable the bus, plane, car or train. RIP to an unbelievable musician and friend."

Our thoughts go out to family, friends and fans of Richard at this time.