The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died aged 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
His former bandmate Johnny Marr announced the tragic news on Twitter this morning, describing Rourke as a ‘supremely gifted musician’.
He continued: ‘It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer.
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‘Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul by those who knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music fans.
‘We request privacy at this sad time.’
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