Overview
- David Gilmour confirmed on social media that Dick Parry died at age 83, with the announcement published on May 23, 2026.
- Parry provided the signature tenor and baritone sax solos on Pink Floyd songs such as "Money," "Us and Them," and "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," and appears on albums including The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here.
- After a long break from music during which he sold instruments and worked as a farrier, Parry returned to record on The Division Bell and joined Pink Floyd for the 1994 tour.
- He rejoined Gilmour for the Live 8 reunion in 2005 and toured with Gilmour's On An Island band in 2006, often switching between two saxophones during performances.
- Musicians and industry figures offered public condolences, several outlets noted no cause of death has been disclosed, and fans have been marking Parry's role in shaping Pink Floyd's sound.