Hamish Kilgour Net Worth: How Much Did Musician Earn at the Time of His Passing?

How much was Hamish Kilgour's net worth at the time of his death?

Kilgour's death shocked the music industry as the unexpected news came out over a week after he was reported missing.

The New Zealand Herald confirmed that the co-founder of the Clean was found dead after he was reported missing on November 27. He was last seen at a shopping mall in Christchurch, New Zealand.

While more details about his passing are yet to unfold, here are some details about the late musician - his net worth, career, and more.

Hamish Kilgour's Net Worth

At the time of his death, the search queries for Hamish Kilgour's net worth skyrocketed.

A news outlet estimated that he had a net worth of $1 million upon his death, while others said it was around $500,000.

Kilgour famously founded the indie rock band, "The Clean", with his brother David. From its debut in 1978, the indie rock band ultimately became the most influential band under the Flying Nun label.

It released a number of albums throughout its active years, including "Vehicle," "Modern Rock," "Unknown Country," "Getaway," and "Mister Pop."

In 2017, The Clean became an inductee of the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.

The band faced disbandment in the 1980s, leading Kilgour to leave for New York City and create The Mad Scene with Lisa Siegel.

They eventually released the EP "Falling Over, Spilling Over" in 1992. It officially debuted with "A Trip Thru Monsterland" in 1993.

Before his death, Kilgour won the Album cover of the Year award for his "Pink Flying Saucers Over the Southern Alps."

Hamish Kilgour's Death

The 65-year-old musician died at the age of 65 this week.

Clean's US label, Merge Records, confirmed the event through a statement to Pitchfork.

"Hamish was also an accomplished visual artist, and his fantastical drawings adorn many record sleeves. We feel lucky to have known him. Our thoughts are with his family and his fellow members of the New Zealand music community. Safe travels, Hamish," the message said.

Co-founder of Ba Da Bing! Records, Ben Goldberg, also penned a separate statement in which it applauded his music and how fans could always hear his heart in every song he made.

Hamish Kilgour's cause of death is yet to be publicized, but a police officer in New Zealand has since confirmed that his case was already referred to the coroner.

Still, fans expressed their heartbreak in the online posts they created for him.