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The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke dies after battle with pancreatic cancer

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The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died following a battle with pancreatic cancer. His former bandmate Johnny Marr announced the news on Twitter this morning.

He described the 59-year-old, from Manchester, as a 'supremely gifted musician'. The tweet said: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community "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." Rourke was noted for his melodic approach to playing the bass guitar. He played on the Smiths’ classic back catalogue, as well as on solo songs for frontman Morrissey after the group disbanded.

In 2007, he formed Freebass with fellow Mancunian bass players Stone Roses' Mani and New Order's Peter Hook. Tributes flooded in following the announcement.

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