Adam Yauch of frequently amazing rap act the Beastie Boys has died, aged 47.
As one third of the band he sold over 40m records worldwide.
This is the sort of story that is best left to the experts, and the following three links tell the story better than Popjustice can.
Beastie Boys Co-Founder Adam Yauch Dead At 47 (Rolling Stone)
Adam Yauch: 1964 — 2012 (NME.COM)
Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch, known as MCA, dead at 47 (The Guardian)