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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jacob Stolworthy

DARK SECRETS: Andy rourke death the smiths bassist dies aged 59 | Vintage Vibes

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Andy Rourke, the bassist for legendary indie band The Smiths, has died aged 59.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer,” Rourke’s former bandmate, The Smiths’ guitarist Johnny Marr, wrote on Twitter.

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