I don’t have live access to confirm the very latest news right now. Based on recent reports, Perry Bamonte, a longtime member of The Cure, passed away in late 2025, with outlets noting the band announced his death after a short illness; this followed a long history with the group and involvement through recent events. If you’re looking for the most current updates, I can search again or pull in fresh sources if you’d like.[1][2][3]
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If you want, I can compile a concise, up-to-date summary with the latest sources and any official statements from The Cure or Robert Smith. Would you like me to do that?
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www.loudersound.com'Quiet, intensive, intuitive, constant and hugely creative, ‘Teddy’ was a warm hearted and vital part of The Cure story,' the band said in a statement. ITV National News
www.itv.comThe Cure’s Perry Bamonte, who joined the band in 1990 and played nearly 500 shows with them, has died.
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