Ian Bairnson dead: Kate Bush & Alan Parsons Project guitarist dies aged 69 after ‘challenging’ fight against dementia
KATE Bush’s guitarist Ian Bairnson has died aged just 69 following a “challenging” fight with dementia.
Ian, who had also been a part of The Alan Parsons Project, died yesterday, his heartbroken wife revealed.
Ian had been known for performing on Kate Bush’s 1978 hit Wuthering Heights.
He was also one of the core members of rock band The Alan Parsons Project.
In a post shared by his wife, Leila, today, she confirmed that Ian had died following a “long” and “challenging” battle with dementia.
Sharing a picture with Ian to Instagram, Leila wrote: “It is with deep sadness and regret that I let you know that my loving husband Ian Bairnson has passed away on Friday 7th April.
“Ian was the sweetest, kindest, loving husband I could ever have wished for and I take comfort that he is resting now up there in his very own piece of ‘Blue Blue Sky’.
“Although Ian has left us, his musical legacy stays with us and will continue to delight and brighten our lives, as it did his, forever.”
Continuing to thank medical professionals for their efforts, she added: “I would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Frimley Park Hospital, the managers and carers at Lynwood Care Home and our families and close friends for the love and support they have provided us during these challenging years of Ian’s long battle with dementia.”