Andy Rourke , bassist for The Smiths , died at age 59 from pancreatic cancer.
The information was released by Johnny Marr , guitarist and former bandmate of Andy, through his social media this Friday, the 19th.
On his Twitter account , Johnny wrote: “Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul by those who knew him and as an extremely talented musician by his fans. We ask for privacy during this sad time.”
On his Instagram, Johnny Marr published a lengthy text recounting the history of their friendship, which dates back to before The Smiths.
“We maintained our friendship throughout the years, no matter what was happening, and I am proud and sad to say that the last time Andy played on stage was with me and my band at Madison Square Garden in September 2022. It was a special moment that we shared with my family and his wife and soulmate, Francesca,” she wrote in one of the excerpts.
Andy Rourke played in The Smiths between 1982 and 1987.
