The Smiths’ bassist Andy Rourke has died aged 59 after a “lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer”, his former bandmate Johnny Marr has said.
A post on Marr’s official Twitter account said: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer.
“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.”
