Andy Rourke, who played bass for The Smiths on all four of the English band’s albums, died today of pancreatic cancer at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He was 59 ...

Andy Rourke, bassist for The Smiths, has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 59. The news came from his Smiths bandmate and childhood friend, Johnny Marr, who in a lengthy ...

Andy Rourke, the bassist and founding member of iconic British rock band, The Smiths, has died of cancer. He was 59.

Andy Rourke, bassist for the influential British rock band the Smiths, has died after a long illness due to pancreatic cancer. He was 59. The Smiths’ guitarist, Johnny Marr, posted on Twitter on ...

Andy Rourke, the musician best known for his time as the bassist for the Smiths, has died. Rourke’s former bandmate and childhood friend Johnny Marr announced the news of Rourke’s passing ...

Andy Rourke, the bassist for indie legends The Smiths, has died, according to the BBC. Rourke, 59, died from pancreatic cancer. His death was announced Friday by band member Johnny Marr.

Andy Rourke, the bassist for indie legends The Smiths, has died, according to the BBC. Rourke, 59, died from pancreatic cancer. His death was announced Friday by band member Johnny Marr.

Andy Rourke, the deft musician behind the Smiths’ most iconic basslines, has died at 59, Johnny Marr has confirmed. The bassist was an essential member of the band, appearing on all four of ...

Andy Rourke, the bassist for indie legends The Smiths, has died, according to the BBC. Rourke, 59, died from pancreatic cancer. His death was announced Friday by band member Johnny Marr.

Andy Rourke, the bassist for indie legends The Smiths, has died, according to the BBC. Rourke, 59, died from pancreatic cancer. His death was announced Friday by band member Johnny Marr.