Broadcast singer Trish Keenan dies of pneumonia, H1N1

Trish Keenan, singer of the British electronic pop duo Broadcast has died of complications from pneumonia after reportedly contracting H1N1, Warp Records has announced.

In a statement on their website, Broadcast’s label said:

“It is with great sadness we announce that Trish Keenan from Broadcast passed away at 9am this morning in hospital,” Warp Records said on its website. “She died from complications with pneumonia after battling the illness for two weeks in intensive care. Our thoughts go out to James, Martin, her friends and her family and we request that the public respect their wishes for privacy at this time. This is an untimely tragic loss and we will miss Trish dearly – a unique voice, an extraordinary talent and a beautiful human being. Rest in peace.”

The band was formed in 1995, and released three albums in their time together. Broadcast supplied music for an Austin Powers film and Showtime’s The L Word. Most recently, the band collaborated in 2009 with Focus Group.