Overview
- David Gilmour announced the death of his longtime friend and collaborator Dick Parry on Friday, May 22, 2026, saying Parry had died that morning and praising his playing.
- Parry’s saxophone solos appear on key Pink Floyd tracks including “Money,” “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” “Us and Them,” and “Wish You Were Here,” and his tone is widely described as instantly recognizable.
- He first recorded with Pink Floyd in the early 1970s on albums such as The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) and Wish You Were Here (1975), returned for The Division Bell (1994), toured with the band in 1973–1977 and played at Live‑8 in 2005.
- News coverage so far notes that no cause of death has been disclosed in public statements or reports.
- Beyond his work with Pink Floyd, reports cite collaborations with artists including The Who, Rory Gallagher and John Entwistle, and fans and peers are expected to continue issuing tributes that reflect his role as a defining session and touring musician.