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The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died at age 59 from pancreatic cancer.

Marr said bassist Rourke, 59, died “after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer”.

Andy Rourke, the bassist for the Smiths and a key contributor to Morrissey's early solo material, has died at the age of 59.

Andy Rourke, bassist for legendary English rock band The Smiths, has died at age 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his former bandmate announced Friday.

Andy Rourke, bass guitarist of The Smiths, one of the most influential British bands of the 1980s, has died after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer, his former bandmate Johnny Marr said Friday.

Sadly, Andy Rourke of The Smiths has passed away. He was 59. The death followed “a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer.” Rourke served as the Smiths bassist for the bands entire run. Following that, he played with many groups, including Peter Hooks Freebass, Sinead OConnor, and The Pret...

Johnny Marr announced "kind and beautiful soul" Andy Rourke had died after a "lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer"

Former guitarist of The Smiths shared a touching tribute to childhood friend and bandmate Andy Rourke after announcing his death this morning.

Rourke died after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer

Johnny Marr leads tribute to Andy Rourke, the bass player of The Smiths who has died at the age of 59.