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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Dianne Bourne & Lyell Tweed

Happy Mondays star Paul Ryder dies as bandmates pay tribute to 'true pioneer'

Happy Mondays star Paul Ryder has died aged 58. The founding member of the iconic Manchester band passed away on Friday morning his bandmates announced.

In a tribute posted on Twitter and Facebook, his bandmates wrote: "The Ryder family and Happy Mondays band members are deeply saddened and shocked to say that Paul Ryder passed away this morning.

"A true pioneer and legend. He will be forever missed We thank you for respecting the privacy of all concerned at this time. Long live his funk."

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