RIP

Depeche Mode reveal Andy Fletcher’s cause of death in new statement

By Cerys Kenneally / 28 JUNE 2022


Depeche Mode have shared a new statement about their late keyboardist Andy Fletcher, revealing his cause of death following his passing a month ago.

Last month Depeche Mode shared a statement on socials announcing the passing of their keyboardist Andy Fletcher. "We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member, and bandmate Andy "Fletch" Fletcher," Depeche Mode wrote. "Fletch had a true heart of gold and was always there when you needed support, a lively conversation, a good laugh, or a cold pint."

Yesterday (27 June) the band's Martin Gore and Dave Gahan shared a new post about Fletcher, thanking fans and peers for "the outpouring of love for Andy that we’ve seen from all of you over the last few weeks. It’s incredible to see all of your photos, to read your words, and to see how much Andy meant to all of you."

They also revealed Fletcher's cause of death, writing, "A couple weeks ago we received the result from the medical examiners, which Andy’s family asked us to share with you now. Andy suffered an aortic dissection while at home on May 26. So, even though it was far, far too soon, he passed naturally and without prolonged suffering."

"We had a celebration of Andy’s life in London last week, which was a beautiful ceremony and gathering with a few tears, but filled with the great memories of who Andy was, stories of all of our times together, and some good laughs," Gore and Gahan wrote. "Andy was celebrated in a room full of many of his friends and family, our immediate DM family, and so many people who have touched Andy’s and our lives throughout the years. All being together was a very special way to remember Andy and see him off."

They concluded, "So thank you for all of the love you’ve shown Andy and his family and friends over the last few weeks. It honestly means the world to all of us. Andy, you’ll be missed, but certainly not forgotten."

In 2020 Depeche Mode were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their latest album was 2017's Spirit.