The music world is mourning the lack of an icon.
Andy Fletcher, the keyboard participant and founding member of Depeche Mode, has died on the age of 60.
His fellow band members introduced the tragic information on Might 26, sharing in an announcement on Twitter, “We’re shocked and full of overwhelming unhappiness with the premature passing of our pricey good friend, member of the family and bandmate Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher.”
Their assertion continued: “Fletch had a real coronary heart of gold and was all the time there whenever you wanted assist, a vigorous dialog, an excellent snort, or a chilly pint. Our hearts are together with his household, and we ask that you simply preserve them in your ideas and respect their privateness on this tough time.”
A explanation for demise was not given.
The British digital band was based in 1980 by Fletcher, Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Vince Clarke. Fletcher was a devoted member of the band for over 40 years, spanning from their 1981 debut Converse & Spell to their most up-to-date LP 2017’s Spirit.
