The Latest Breaking News from Depeche Mode

Following his death on May 26, the band said there had been an “outpouring of love” for him.

Andrew Fletcher - keyboardist and founding member of Depeche Mode - passed away at the age of 60 last month, with a whole host of stars paying tribute to the late musician in the wake of his death on May 26

One month after Depeche Mode keyboardist and founding member Andy Fletcher's death, the band has released a new statement on social media, confirming the cause of death. In a statement posted to the official Depeche Mode Instagram account on Monday, the band's remaining members Martin Gore and Dave Gahan said…

Keyboardist who died aged 60 in May suffered aortic dissection, with band saying ‘he passed naturally and without prolonged suffering’

Fletcher died in May aged 60

The musician helped introduce the band’s electro-pop sound to the world, bringing them global fame

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Andy Fletcher, who played synthesizers in Depeche Mode, an electronics-heavy British band that developed a huge fan following and sold millions of records in the 1980s and ’90s, has died. He was 60.

Keyboard player and business brain of Depeche Mode who pushed the electronic band to long-lasting success

The band shared a statement on social media

As well as a keyboard player, Fletch was a facilitator – and someone whose cheerleading demeanour helped fans feel closer to the band they loved