“His family asked us to share this with fans,” clarified the band about the causes of Andrew Fletcher’s death.
One month from The death of Andy Fletcherkeyboard player and one of the founding members of Depeche modethe band shared on their social networks the results of the autopsies performed on the musician in which It is confirmed that he died of heart failure.
“A couple of weeks ago we got the result from the coroners, which Andy’s family asked us to share with you now. Andy underwent an aortic dissection while he was at home on May 26. So while it was too much, too soon , He passed away naturally and without prolonged suffering.Martin Gore and Dave Gahan, the two survivors of the group, wrote.
The news of Fletcher’s death at the age of 60 had shocked the musical world for its surprising nature, while The reasons for his death had been kept secret until todayafter a public request for respect for their relatives.
“He died naturally and without prolonged suffering”, clarify in the declaration signed by Martin Gore and Dave Gahan.
Now, at the request of his own affections, his Depeche Mode companions have provided details on the incident and thanked the support of the followers in the gifts that were made to him.
Last goodbye
“We celebrated Andy’s life in London last week, that it was a beautiful ceremony and a meeting with a few tearsbut full of great memories of who Andy was, stories from all our times together and some laughs, ”his teammates said in the message posted on social media.
“Andy was celebrated in a room full of so many of his friends and family, our Depeche Mode family and so many people who have touched Andy’s life and ours over the years. Being all together was a very special way. . To remember Andy and fire him, “they added.
Fletcher has been a founding member of Depeche Mode since 1980.
And they concluded: “So thank you for all the love you have shown Andy, his family and his friends over the past few weeks. It honestly means the world to all of us. Andy, we will miss you, but we certainly won’t forget you.“.
Looking back, when it all began, it is worth mentioning that Fletcher was one of the founding members of the band in 1980 with Gore, Gahan and Vince Clarkewho later left the group to form Erasure.
In addition to being an active singer-songwriter within Depeche Mode, the keyboardist has also officiated numerous times as a spokesperson and has handled administrative matters for the band.
the sad news
Now that the true cause of death is known, more than one will wince – paradoxically – remembering the sad statement released by the band weeks ago, on May 26, 2022:
During his stay in Buenos Aires, Martín Bonetto was able to portray Dave Gahan in this way and behind there, almost like a ghost, Fletch appears. Photo Martin Bonetto
“We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness at the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member and bandmate Andy. soaring Fletcher.
“Fletch had a real heart of gold and was always there when you needed support., a lively conversation, a good laugh or a cold pint. Our hearts go out to his family. We ask you to keep this in mind and to respect their privacy in this difficult time. “
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Source: Clarin
