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- Fred Smith, the bassist for Television, died on February 5 at age 77 after a long illness.
- His death was confirmed by bandmate Jimmy Rip, who praised Smith's talent and humor.
- Smith was a founding member of Blondie before joining Television.
- He contributed to Television's landmark albums 'Marquee Moon' and 'Adventure'.
- Smith collaborated with various artists and helped shape the New York punk scene.
