United Kingdom, Dec. 27 -- The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte has died.

The 65-year-old musician passed away over Christmas, following a short illness, according to a statement from the band.

A message on The Cure's website stated: "It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend and bandmate Perry Bamonte who passed away after a short illness at home over Christmas.

"Quiet, intense, intuitive, constant and hugely creative, 'Teddy' was a warm hearted and vital part of the cure story. 'Looking after the band' from 1984 through 1989, he became a full time member of The Cure in 1990, playing guitar, six string bass and keyboard on the Wish, Wild Mood Swings, Bloodflowers, Acoustic Hits and The Cure albums, as well ...