Musician Lou Reed dies aged 71
Influential musician Lou Reed, founding member of the Velvet Underground and famous for solo hits including Walk on the Wild Side and Perfect Day, has died aged 71.
Lou Reed 'died of liver problem'
Lou Reed's literary agent said the rock star died of a liver-related ailment, the Associated Press has reported.
The Velvet Underground singer underwent a liver transplant in May.
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