The sister of Manic Street Preachers guitarist Richey Edwards has said his family won't rest until he is found – dead of alive.

Edwards, 27, went missing 15 years ago on the eve of the band's US tour. He is thought to have taken his own life after his car was found near the Seven Bridge in Wales.

Last year, the musician's parents, Graham and Sherry, granted a court order for him to be declared presumed dead.

But in an interview with South Wales Echo, his sister Rachel Elias said she still had “a residue of hope” that Richards might still be alive.

“All I know is he wouldn’t have meant to leave this dark cloud hanging over anyone, but until he’s found – alive or dead – we can’t rest,” she added.

Edwards went missing from a London hotel on February 1st 1995. Two weeks later his car was found abandoned by police at a service station.

(by Jason Gregory)