World-renowned electro music band Depeche Mode have issued an update following the death of their keyboard player Andy Fletcher and confirmed how he died. The 60-year-old passed away on May 26, leading to an outpouring of grief from the band, fans and other musicians.
In a post on Instagram, Depeche Mode thanked those who sent their love and respect to the band and Andy's family following his death. They said it was "incredible" to see the amount of love and support offered out.
Within the lengthy statement, the band fronted by Dave Gahan and also featuring Martin Gore added that a cause of death had been confirmed. The news had been shared with Andy's family, who had given Depeche Mode permission to tell the world about what had happened.
