Andy Fletcher was 60 years old.
Depeche Mode have spoken of their ‘overwhelming sadness’ after the death of the band’s founding member Andy Fletcher was announced yesterday (May 26th).
Fletcher’s long association with the hugely successful group goes all the way back to the late seventies with Vince Clarke, his keyboard playing an unmistakable part of the many hit singles and albums which they would go on to enjoy during the subsequent decades.
“We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member, and bandmate Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher,” their statement reads.
“Fletch had a true heart of gold and was always there when you needed support, a lively conversation, a good laugh, or a cold pint. Our hearts are with his family, and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and respect their privacy in this difficult time.”