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Sophie McCoid

"Your music will live on forever" - Hers fans tributes after fatal car crash

Hers fans have taken to social media in their droves to pay tribute to the band - after they died in a car crash in America.

Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading, who make up the band, Both members of Liverpool band Her's and manager killed in road crash while on tour in America while travelling to their penultimate show in California on Wednesday morning.

Their tour manager Trevor Engelbrektson also died in the accident.

Following the news of their passing, their fans wrote heartfelt tributes underneath Liverpool band Her's heartbreaking final Instagram post after fatal car crash

Liverpool band Her's heartbreaking final Instagram post after fatal car crash  

One said: "Rest In Peace guys. You made incredible music for us to remember you by."

Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading, who make up the duo Her's, died in a road crash alonside their tour manager Trevor Angelbrektson, while travelling to their penultimate show in California on Wednesday morning. (thatbandofhers/Instagram)

Pixie Dust said: "My heart is aching.. my favorite band in this entire world. They were the most down to earth duo I ever met..."

Jack Adh said: "Saw you guys twice with my friends and I feel so lucky to have found your beautiful music ❤️ rest easy x"

Another said: "Thank you for the best night of my life Stephen and Audun. You both came out to see me and my friends and stood there chatting with us and giving back to your fans.

Both members of Liverpool band Her's and manager killed in road crash while on tour in America  

"It hurts a lot knowing that you guys has passed. But you will remain in all out hearts. We love you. Rest easy ❤" ️

Angus Irving said: "Two of the best musicians ever RIP."

Another passionate fan said: "So f***ing upset I can’t believe such amazing beautiful people had to leave us so soon will forever and always be missed."

In an Instagram post just three days ago, the band reflected on their tour and said they were looking forward to visiting the Grand Canyon.

Alongside a gallery of photos - showing some highlights of their trip they wrote a now poignant caption.

They said: "It’s almost home time for the lads, US tour has gone swimmingly so far.

"Got a hot sunset date with the Grand Canyon tonight shout out to our sister  @saraxking  ️n thanks to  @trevroc for exquisitely framing some of these."

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Manager Trevor's post three days ago is also unbelievably tragic - as he celebrated his birthday at the Grand Canyon with the band.

Alongside snaps of them at the canyon Trevor wrote: "Took  @thatbandofhers  to the Grand Canyon for my BDay. It was EPIC.  #thatbandofhers   #ilovemyjob #happybirthday "

The band was on a 19-date tour of the States in support of their debut album, Invitation to Her's, which featured singles Love on the line and She Needs Him.

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