Manic Street's Richey Edwards Presumed Dead

24 November 2008

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Manic Street Preachers guitarist and lyricist Richey Edwards missing since 1994 has been declared as presumed dead, said publicist Terri Hall.

Despite alleged sightings all over the world many believe Edwards, whose car was found near the Severn Bridge, took his own life at the age of 27.

Richey's father and mother Graham and Sherry Edwards have been granted a court order for him to be declared presumed dead.

decision was "hugely emotionalTerri Hall

Edwards was last seen in London on 1 February 1995, and it is believed he returned to his Cardiff flat, but then drove to the original Severn Bridge where his car was later found.

The band's publicist Terri Hall said the court decision was "hugely emotional" for the remaining band members James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire and Sean Moore, who were unavailable for comment as they are currently abroad, she said.

Edwards unused lyrics for the band will be used in new Manics material due for release next year,

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