Andy Fletcher, co-founder of the group Depeche Mode, died on May 26 at the age of 60. The group announced the news on social networks without specifying the causes of his death.
Keyboardist, bassist and backing vocalist, Andy Fletcher co-founded Depeche Mode in 1980. In total, he will have played on 14 albums and will have participated in the group’s tours until 2018. In 2020, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the other band members.
“We are shocked and filled with immense sadness at the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member and band member,” said the band, which formed in 1980 in Basildon, some 40 miles east. from London.
Born in July 1961 in Nottingham, Andy Fletcher, nicknamed “Fletch” was known for his hits like “Just Can’t Get Enough”.
“Fletch had a real heart of gold and was always there when you needed support, a lively conversation, a good laugh or a cold pint,” the band said.
Depeche Mode has sold over one hundred million records worldwide.
Andy Fletcher had been married to Grainne Mullen since January 16, 1993 with whom he had two children: Megan (24) and Joseph (27).
