We just got official confirmation of the sad news that Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge of Psychic TV passed away earlier this week. Her band were industrial/electronic music pioneers in England that after their 2003 reunion, ended up becoming darlings of the New York City art circuit and attracting zombie-like hordes of followers from the reviews of Spin, Blender and all the rest. Here's the word from the band's website:

Genesis Breyer P-Orridge and her reactivated Psychic TV aka PTV3 are terribly sad to announce the cancellation of their November North American tour dates. This decision is entirely due to the unexpected passing of band member Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge. Lady Jaye died suddenly on Tuesday 9th October 2007 at home in Brooklyn, New York from a previously undiagnosed heart condition which is thought to have been connected with her long-term battle with stomach cancer. Lady Jaye collapsed and died in the arms of her heartbroken "other half" Genesis Breyer P-Orridge. Being overwhelmed by the enormity of their loss, Genesis and the other surviving band members of Psychic TV/PTV3 are not able to properly meet the demands of touring and performance. Obviously, her absence onstage, the conspicuous loss of her unique charisma, music and humour would be an unbearable emotional reality to confront night after night.

We're guessing the obligatory snark at Pitchfork will start shortly.