Depeche Mode Discloses Cause Of Andy Fletcher’s Death
Update:
Surviving members of Depeche Mode Dave Gahan and Martin Gore disclosed today that Andy Fletcher died of an aortic dissection while at home on May 26th. The full statement from Gahan and Gore posted to Instagram:
We wanted to take a moment and acknowledge the outpouring of love for Andy that we’ve seen from all of you over the last few weeks. It’s incredible to see all of your photos, to read your words, and to see how much Andy meant to all of you. As you can imagine, it’s been a strange, sad, disorienting few weeks for us here, to say the least. But we’ve seen and felt all of your love and support, and we know that Andy’s family has too.
A couple weeks ago we received the result from the medical examiners, which Andy’s family asked us to share with you now. Andy suffered an aortic dissection while at home on May 26. So, even though it was far, far too soon, he passed naturally and without prolonged suffering.
We had a celebration of Andy’s life in London last week, which was a beautiful ceremony and gathering with a few tears, but filled with the great memories of who Andy was, stories of all of our times together, and some good laughs. Andy was celebrated in a room full of many of his friends and family, our immediate DM family, and so many people who have touched Andy’s and our lives throughout the years. All being together was a very special way to remember Andy and see him off.
So thank you for all of the love you’ve shown Andy and his family and friends over the last few weeks. It honestly means the world to all of us. Andy, you’ll be missed, but certainly not forgotten.
Love, Martin & Dave
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Original story published May 26th
Andrew Fletcher, keyboard player and founding member of iconic electronic pop band Depeche Mode, has died at 60. This news was just shared by Depeche Mode on social media (above) and no further details are available.
Along with Dave Gahan and Martin Gore, Fletcher was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. I, like so many hardcore fans, must’ve seen the band over a dozen times in the 90’s and early 2000’s, and consider them the band that defines my teen years. Absolutely gutted.
An interview with Fletch from 1990:
Going all the way back to 1983, Fletch (behind Dave Gahan, to the right, if you can’t recognize him) playing keyboards on “Get The Balance Right”:
