I know there are a few fans here. Guitarist and principal songwriter Michael Dunford has passed away from a stroke at age 68. The band had just finished recording a new studio album funded by their fans through Kickstarter.
http://renaissancetouring.com/2012/11/michael-dunford-of-renaissance-passes-away/
http://renaissancetouring.com/2012/11/michael-dunford-of-renaissance-passes-away/