‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ guitarist Matthew Seligman, 64, dies of coronavirus

‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ guitarist Matthew Seligman has died due to complications from coronavirus. He was just 64 years old.

The English musician, who worked with David Bowie a number of times, died at London’s St. George’s University Hospital on Friday.

Lifelong friend and fellow bandmate Thomas Dolby confirmed Seligman’s death via Facebook where he explained that Seligman suffered a severe hemorrhagic stroke on Friday. He had also been on a ventilator in an induced coma for two weeks after testing positive for Covid-19.

“It is expected that he will not survive longer than 12/24 hours,” he wrote at the time. “His ventilator will be gradually withdrawn until the inevitable end. I am so sad to have to bear this terrible news. I have loved him as a friend and a fellow musician for 40 years.”

Then, later on Friday afternoon, Dolby wrote on Facebook: “Matthew’s gone.”

Seligman was best known for working with Bowie during his iconic performance at 1985’s Live Aid benefit concert. He also played bass guitar on Bowie’s Labyrinth soundtrack album.

Seligman was also behind some of the greatest hits in music history including ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’, ‘In The Name of Love’, and ‘She Blinded Me with Science’, while part of a variety of bands including The Camera Club and The Soft Boys.

Seligman’s former bandmate Robyn Hitchcock led tributes, writing: “I’m writing this as Matthew Seligman slips out of this life and into wherever souls go next. Everybody goes, but none of us were expecting Matthew to leave us so abruptly, forever. It is strange and very sad to be talking of him in the past tense.”

Many fans also took to social media to share their condolences. “Very sorry to hear about Matthew!” one wrote. “Such a great loss. May those that have been close to him find comfort in his life’s work of great music.”

Another added: “Awful, terrible news. Love to Matthew’s family and friends. I wish I could see Matthew play again just one more time. He’ll always be an inspirational bassist.”