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Legendary English keyboardist Andy Fletcher died on May 26, 2022 at his home in Brighton, East Sussex, England at the age of 60. But what exactly is the cause of his death?
A lot of fans of the Rock and Roll Hall of famer are interested in knowing about what actually killed him. Hence in this write up, we will be providing you with all the information there is to know about the cause of Andy Fletcher’s death.
Who Is Andy Fletcher?
Andy Fletcher is an English Rock and Roll Hall of Famer born Andrew John Fletcher on July 8, 1961 in Nottingham, England.
He was born to John Fletcher and Joy Fletcher and has three younger siblings who aren’t living their lives in the spotlight.
Fletcher was a music person almost all his life. He found love in music at a very young age and quickly realised that was his calling. But aside music, he also had a thing for football when he was a boy.
Fletcher formed a band with Vince Clarke in the late 1970s known as No Romance in China. Unfortunately, they were not able to get things going hence disbanded the group.
The two then teamed up with Martin Gore and Dave Gahan in 1980 to form another band known as “Composition of Sound”. The band was later renamed to its current name “Depeche Mode” that same year.
The band then released their debut album in 1981 titled “Speak & Spell”, followed by another in 1982 titled “A Broken Frame”. He managed to release over ten albums with the band before he died in 2022.
Albums released with Depeche Mode include Spirit (2017), Delta Machine (2013), Exciter (2001), Violator (1990), Black Celebration (1986), etc.
He was very instrumental in the band since it was started in 1980. His main role was as a keyboardist. In addition to that, he was also in charge of the legal, business and other things concerning the band.
Away from the band, Fletcher was also an owner of a record label. He launched his own record label in 2002 called Toast Hawaii. He also performed as a part time DJ on a number of occasions.
Fletcher was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 with other founding members of Depeche Mode.
Just as he had a stable career with Depeche Mode, Fletcher had an equally stable marriage life as well. He was married to Gráinne Fletcher for over thirty years.
They got married in 1991 and were blessed with two children.
What Is Andy Fletcher Cause of Death?
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Andy Fletcher died on May 26, 2022 at his home in Brighton, East Sussex, England. Reports indicate that, the legendary keyboardist died after an aortic dissection.
His band mates were among the first to send their tributes to him. According to Alan Wilder, formerly of the Depeche Mode, Andy Fletcher’s death was “a real bolt from the blue”.
Gore and Gahan also issued a statement that read “we are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member and bandmate Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher”.
He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Gráinne Fletcher and their two children.
How Old Was Andy Fletcher?
Andy Fletcher died on May 26, 2022 at the age of 60. He died barely two months to his 61st birthday.
Fletcher was born on July 8, 1961 in Nottingham, England to John Fletcher and Joy Fletcher.
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