Mark Linkous Sparklehorse DEAD Suicide

Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse is dead from a suicide. Mark Linkous died from a suicide after an overdose in 1996 left him crippled.
An 1996 overdose rendered Mark Linkous unconscious for half a day, eliminating circulation to his legs during the period; he then was struck by a heart attack and had to endure seven surgeries to correct the problem.
He had said to Rolling Stone of the 1996 event, that technically rendered him dead for 2 minutes, the following: “For a while there, I was really scared that when I technically died — which I guess I did for a few minutes — that the part of my brain that allowed me my ability to write songs would be damaged.”
His new album was reportedly just about finished.
His family has issued the following statement:
“It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and family member, Mark Linkous, took his own life today. We are thankful for his time with us and will hold him forever in our hearts. May his journey be peaceful, happy and free. There’s a heaven and there’s a star for you.”
Funeral arrangements have not been announced. Mark Linkous will be greatly missed.















