Pink Floyd's Syd Barret Died from Diabetic Complications

[BriOnH]

One of my all time favorite bands.

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/story/434483p-366052c.html

[lgvincent]

I've heard that Johnny Cash had type 2 diabetes and that he was very angry about the problems he was having with the disease. I wonder if he didn't take care of himself like he should have.

[poodlebone]

Shine on, you crazy diamond...

I have also read that Johnny Cash struggled with his diabetes. I wonder if B.B. King actually takes care of himself & checks his BG regularly, or if he just cashes the checks he gets from Lifescan and forgets about it, like so mnay others.

[JasonJayhawk]

I would have thought Wilford would have lost some weight, but I guess he enjoys those checks from Liberty. He's been advertising for them ever since I was a kid -- I remember seeing his ads on sick days when I stayed home and watched TV during the Price is Right.

[SueM]

You have to remember both theses men used and abused drugs for many yrs, this was well documented.
I suspect this alone hastened their deaths more than anything else.