Magazine: Music legend Lou Reed dead at 71

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Rolling Stone magazine reported Sunday that legendary musician Lou Reed has died at the age of 71.

The magazine said the cause of death isn't known, but the guitarist and songwriter, who was a member of the influential band Velvet Underground, underwent a liver transplant in May.

Read Rolling Stone's story here: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/lou-reed-velvet-underground-leader-and-rock-pioneer-dead-at-71-20131027