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James Freud 1959 - 2010
Freud, 51, was found dead by family members at his home in Melbourne yesterday. Police say there were no suspicious circumstances.
Freud's battles with alcohol and drugs were widely documented. He published two memoirs, 2002’s I Am the Voice Left from Drinking and I Am the Voice Left from Rehab in 2007.
Models were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame last week, but organisers were told privately that Freud did not want to be a part of the ceremony because he could not be around alcohol.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald 
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Models were an alternative rock group formed in Melbourne, Australia, in August 1978 and went into hiatus in 1988. They are often incorrectly referred to as The Models. They re-formed in 2000, 2006 and 2008 to perform reunion concerts. "Out of Mind, Out of Sight", their only No. 1 hit, appeared on the Australian singles charts in July 1985. The related album, Out of Mind, Out of Sight, peaked at...
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Oh dear, what a tragedy, my sincere condolences. Love music and he will be very missed. Was hoping to hear a resurrection. Rest well James.
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