The Latest Breaking News from Andy Rourke

The Smiths’ ‘kind and beautiful soul’ Andy Rourke dies aged 59

His death was announced by his former bandmate Johnny Marr.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, 59, dies after battle with cancer as Johnny Marr pays tribute

The 59-year-old was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Daily Record · May 19, 2023

Andy Rourke, Smiths bassist, dies aged 59

Morrissey pays tribute to "terrific and unconventional former bandmate" while Johhny Marr announces sad news calling him "a kind and beautiful soul"

MusicRadar · May 19, 2023

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke dies after pancreatic cancer battle as bandmate pays tribute

Andy Rourke's former bandmate, Johnny Marr, confirmed the heartbreaking news on social media this morning and paid tribute to the talented bassist in an emotional tweet

Daily Mirror · May 19, 2023

Andy Rourke, bassist for the Smiths, dies aged 59

Musician described as ‘supremely gifted’ by bandmate Johnny Marr had suffered long illness with pancreatic cancer

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke dies after battle with pancreatic cancer

The 'supremely gifted musician' has died aged 59

Manchester Evening News · May 19, 2023

Drummer Mike Joyce says The Smiths 'are Irish'

'I was born in England and I have a British passport, but I also have an Irish passport and I’m Irish and that’s just the way it is'

Irish Mirror · Oct 14, 2022