Police have opened a probe into the death of former The Cure band member Perry Bamonte. Photo / Getty ImagesPolice have opened a probe into the death of former The Cure band member Perry Bamonte. Photo / Getty ImagesPolice are now treating the recent death of Perry Bamonte, former The Cure guitarist and keyboardist, as “unexplained” – a development his widow calls “complete and utter nonsense”. Police have confirmed the death has been recategorised as “unexplained but not suspicious”. A source told the Sun the musician’s death had been unexpected as he was “not widely thought to be at death’s door” despite his illness.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 07, 2026 17:48 UTC