HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for Babyshambles guitarist Patrick Walden after he died aged 46.
The devastating news was revealed by the band on their official Facebook page.
It confirmed the death of the star, who also played for James Blunt, during a stellar career.
The post read: "It is with deep regret and sadness that we share the news of Patrick Walden's death.
"We feel very fortunate to have known, loved and worked with him and we kindly ask for respect and privacy during these difficult times.
"Peter, Drew, Mik, Adam."
Tributes have since poured in on social media after the sad news.
One user wrote on Facebook: "Very sad to hear the news… biggest love to all."
Another said: "Totally destroyed me this. Very sad to hear this. He was a brilliant guitarist and was hoping he would be coming back in babyshambles.
"Watched some of his videos recently and thought brilliant hes back. Rip Pat."
A third commented: "Pat was a great underrated guitarist. Always loved his tone with the jazzmaster. Rest in peace."
Babyshambles was formed in 2004 and became the main vessel for Pete Doherty's poetic, chaotic rock when he was ousted from the Libertines.
The band Babyshambles released their self-titled debut 7″ in April the same year.
Patrick was part of a settled lineup featuring Doherty, bassist Drew McConnell, and drummer Gemma Clarke by that summer.
Babyshambles released their debut album, Down in Albion, in 2005 which went straight into the Top 10 album charts.
But despite chart success with singles like F**k Forever, Killamangiro, and Albion, it was not an easy ride for the band.
Chaos followed Babyshambles thanks to their spiralling rockstar lifestyles.
They were set to open for Oasis but Pete was unable to get back to the UK after Kate Moss' party, so consequently the Gallagher brothers pulled Babyshambles from the tour.
Over the 10 years Babyshambles was active they released three albums which all charted in the top 10 in the UK.
Their last album, Sequel to the Prequel, was released in 2013 with Stereophonics' drummer Jamie Morrison replacing Adam.
Patrick was born in Islington, London, on October 5, 1978.
He became "obsessed" with playing guitar aged 13, when his estranged father gave him a guitar and a book of Eric Clapton songs.
Recalling this in a previous interview he said: "It became my whole focus. My school work fell away."
Prior to joining Babyshambles, Walden belonged to a variety of London groups, among which were Fluid, the Six Cold Thousand, and The White Sport.
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