Скачать или смотреть The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke dies aged 59

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.

“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.”

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