Perry “Teddy” Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, has died. He was 65. Bamonte died at his home on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, following a short illness, The Cure said in a statement on the band’s website.

Perry Bamonte, who was the guitarist and keyboardist for the legendary rock band The Cure, has died at age 65. The band confirmed his death in a statement that was dated December 26, 2025, giving his name as Perry Archangelo Bamonte.

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Perry Bamonte, The Cure guitarist and keyboardist, died at home over Christmas at 65 after short illness. Band confirms death of 'warm-hearted' musician.

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