One of most famous guitarists in world passes away

Tom Verlaine, a guitarist and co-founder of the seminal proto-punk band Television, has died at the age of 73 following a brief illness, Report informs referring to CBS News.

Verlaine's death was confirmed in a statement Saturday to CBS News from Jesse Paris Smith, daughter of musician Patti Smith, a frequent collaborator of Verlaine's.

"He died peacefully in New York City, surrounded by close friends," the statement read.