The Smiths

The Smiths Bass Guitarist Andy Rourke Dies at 59

Andy Rourke, bass guitarist for influential British rock band The Smiths, has died. The band made the announcement on Friday. He was 59. Guitarist Johnny Marr confirmed “with deep sadness” that Rourke died after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.

UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 16: Photo of Mike JOYCE and SMITHS and MORRISSEY and Andy ROURKE an