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Andy Rourke, bassist for The Smiths, dies aged 59
Guitarist Johnny Marr announced the death of Rourke in a social media post
Andy Rourke in 2019. Photograph: Walter McBride/Getty Images
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
Fri May 19 2023 - 08:26
Andy Rourke
Johnny Marr
Mike Joyce
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