Daron Beck, singer-keyboardist for the acclaimed synth-doom band Pinkish Black, has sadly died. His death was reported by Relapse Records, which disclosed that Beck passed away from a “medical illness.”

“We at Relapse Records are saddened by the loss of Daron Beck of Pinkish Black and Zombi & Friends from a medical illness,” the statement read. “Daron was a kind, tremendously funny, and gentle soul that made some of the most creative and compelling music ever released on Relapse Records. Our hearts go out to his partner Lisa, mom Debbie, bandmate Jon, and everyone else that was lucky enough to cross paths with him.”

Beck formed the duo Pinkish Black with drummer/synth player Jon Teague out of the ashes of the band The Great Tyrant following the tragic suicide of the latter act’s bassist Tommy Atkins.

Pinkish Black released their self-titled debut album in 2012, then signed with Century Media...