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Ryan Paton

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: The smiths johnny marr supported as he announces bandmate andy rourke has died - Caught on Camera

The Smiths' Johnny Marr has been supported after he announced his former bandmate, Andy Rourke, has died aged 59.

The bassist's death was confirmed this morning after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. Johnny issued the update on Twitter.

He 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.

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