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 incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to know, love, and collaborate with him. We kindly ask for your understanding and privacy during this difficult time. – 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 came together in 2004 after Pete was expelled from The Libertines. They launched their debut self-titled 7″ record in April of the same year (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.

Prior to his time with Babyshambles, Patrick was involved with several bands such as Fluid, the Six Cold Thousand, and The White Sport. He even played guitar 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’.