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Marr said it was an ‘absolute privilege’ to play alongside Rourke.

Andy Rourke’s career extended beyond The Smiths, playing alongside The Pretenders and Sinead O’Connor, as well as with the supergroup Freebass, which included Gary Mounfield from the Stone Roses and Peter Hook from New Order.

Andy Rourke of The Smiths has died aged 59

His former bandmate Johnny Marr announced the sad news on social media, describing Andy as 'a kind and beautiful soul'

Johnny Marr, the band's guitarist, confirmed Andy Rourke's death, saying he will be remembered "as a kind and beautiful soul".

Rourke had been battling cancer