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Loving tributes have been paid in the wake of the tragic news that Camera Obscura's Carey Lander has sadly passed away.
The Scottish indie-pop heroes revealed that the keyboardist lost her battle with cancer this morning (Sunday 11 October) - but that they would continue the fundraising appeal that she started, in her memory.
"It is with the greatest sadness, that we must share the news that Carey passed away peacefully this morning after her illness with cancer," wrote the band. "We have lost our friend and band mate, and our deepest sympathy goes out to her partner Kenny, and to all her family and friends.
"She was touched by the way you all got behind her campaign for Sarcoma UK and you can still donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/Carey-Lander
"We shall be continuing to help promote the campaign on her behalf.
"She was left in no doubt how much you all loved and appreciated her, and we'd like to thank you all for the support and kind words you have been sending to us and her. The band, our music, and all of you who have enjoyed it over the years, meant so much to her.
"Thank you all, Tracyanne, Gavin, Kenny and Lee x"
Since the sad news, friends and fans including Frightened Rabbit and Lauren Laverne have paid tribute:
We're going to miss this beautiful, talented lady. What a tragedy to lose her at this young age, but what an amazing thing to have known her and to have been digging her music all these years. RIP Carey. x
Posted by Belle and Sebastian on Monday, 12 October 2015
Such sad news. Our thoughts are with Carey's friends and family today. Her justgiving page is still taking donations and has some info on sarcoma that you should read. X
Posted by Frightened Rabbit on Sunday, 11 October 2015
Desperately to hear that Carey Lander passed away earlier today. My thoughts & love are with her family & friends https://t.co/EbbINwj7FZ
— Lauren Laverne (@laurenlaverne) October 11, 2015
Devastated to lose the beautiful person that was Carey Lander. Thinking of her family, friends and of course the band. Adorable human being.
— Pat Nevin (@PatNevin) October 11, 2015
I'm so sad about Carey Lander
— Sam James Velde (@SamJamesVelde) October 11, 2015
Fortunate enough to meet Carey from Camera Obscura a bunch. She was truly lovely. Very sad to hear she passed away https://t.co/bZMsyVxfhW
— ULTIMATE PAINTING (@ult_painting) October 11, 2015
Sadly, the amazing Carey lost her fight today. Her record-breaking appeal remains open. Please give if you can http://t.co/6yMjR8riRP
— Michael Hogan (@michaelhogan) October 11, 2015
RIP Carey Lander :( Life is precious https://t.co/cZTupmEgEk
— Hannah Lou Clark (@Hannahlouclark) October 11, 2015
I'm so sad to hear about Carey Lander. RIP x
— Josie Long (@JosieLong) October 11, 2015
Carey's fundraising appeal is still open. Stop this from happening to others. Every penny matters. https://t.co/XfmZDPcOmF
— Sali Hughes (@salihughes) October 11, 2015
