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Blondie Star Dies - Heartbroken Bandmate Leads Tributes

Fred Smith, who shaped the New York punk scene and played on Television’s iconic album Marquee Moon, died after a long illness, bandmate Jimmy Rip said.

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Fred Smith, an original member of the band that went on to become Blondie, has died at the age of 77 following an illness, his bandmates have announced on social media

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Television Bassist Fred Smith Dies at 77

The longtime punk musician also played with Debbie Harry in an early iteration of Blondie

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Fred Smith Has Died.

Fred Smith dies - The musician was 77 years old.

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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
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