Babyshambles rockstar dead aged 46 as band pay tribute to the guitarist who also played for James Blunt

Babyshambles star Patrick Walden has died aged 46.

The band shared the devastating news to their official Facebook page on Friday night in a heartbreaking post. 

They wrote: ‘It is with deep regret and sadness that we share the news of Patrick Walden’s death.

‘We feel very fortunate to have known, loved and worked with him and we kindly ask for respect and privacy during these difficult times. Peter, Drew, Mik, Adam.’

The band did not confirm the cause of their bandmates death. 

Patrick played alongside frontman Pete Doherty, bassist Drew McConnell, and drummer Gemma Clarke. 

Babyshambles rockstar Patrick Walden has passed away aged 46 as band pay tribute to the guitarist who also played for James Blunt

The band formed in 2004 after Pete was kicked out of The Libertines and they released their self-titled debut 7″ in April 2004 (pictured L-R Patrick, Adam Ficek, Drew McConnell, Pete Doherty)

The band formed in 2004 after Pete was kicked out of The Libertines and they released their self-titled debut 7″ in April 2004.

Before joining Babyshambles, Patrick played for a range of bands including Fluid, the Six Cold Thousand, and The White Sport, and even performed as a guitarist for James Blunt. 

Fans and friends rushed to send their condolences as they penned: ‘This is such sad news. Bless you Pat. We are all going to miss you. Rest in peace my lovely man’;

‘THE best guitarist of his generation, such an exciting and original person to watch. RIP’; 

‘Oh no. I can’t believe it. My heartfelt condolences. Thinking and praying for you in these sad days’;

‘You’re gonna be missed Pat, best guitarist we ever met, one of the good guys. Rest in peace mate x’. 

The band triggered a violent riot after they failed to show up to one of their gigs at London Astoria in December 2004.

More than 100 angry fans stormed the stage after being told the rockers would not be performing following a two-hour delay to the midnight show.

Patrick played alongside frontman Pete Doherty , bassist Drew McConnell, and drummer Gemma Clarke (pictured on stage in 2005)

Security staff battled to contain the pandemonium as the furious crowd of people started destroying the venue.

Describing the chaos at the time, a witness told NME: ‘The curtains were torn down, drinks were thrown, the drum kit was smashed and essentially the entire contents of the stage were destroyed. The security forced the kids back to the other side of the barrier.’