Carey Lander, keyboardist of influential Scottish indie band Camera Obscura has passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Diagnosed back in 2011 with Osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, Lander finally succumbed to the illness but is fondly remembered by both her bandmates and friends and family.

The band has posted a message regarding the loss:

“It is with the greatest sadness, that we must share the news that Carey passed away peacefully this morning after her illness with cancer. We have lost our friend and band mate, and our deepest sympathy goes out to her partner Kenny, and to all her family and friends.

She was touched by the way you all got behind her campaign for Sarcoma UK and you can still donate here:https://www.justgiving.com/Carey-Lander

We shall be continuing to help promote the campaign on her behalf.

She was left in doubt how much you all loved and appreciated her, and we’d like to thank you all for the support and kind words you have been sending to us and her. The band, our music, and all of you who have enjoyed it over the years, meant so much to her.

Thank you all, Tracyanne, Gavin, Kenny and Lee x”