Obituary- Elliot Smith (1969-2003)
Elliot Smith, the acclaimed singer-songwriter, was found dead in his LA apartment on 22nd October. It is thought that he committed suicide by stabbing himself in the chest. Smith, 34, was widely considered to be among the most gifted songwriters of his generation; his last album, Figure 8, establishing him as a critical darling as well as acquiring him mainstream appeal. Smith had struggled against alcoholism and drug addiction, and recently underwent treatment at the Neurotransmitter Restoration Center in Beverly Hills. Despite his tragically premature death, Smith has left a lasting imprint on music and his legacy will live on in the the future works that will bear his influence.
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