Andrew Fletcher, one of the founding members of the electronic music band Depeche Mode, has died at the age of 60.
This has been announced by the British group in a statement published on its social networks. “We are shocked and overwhelmed with overwhelming sadness at the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member and bandmate Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher,” the band’s statement said, noting that the deceased “had a true heart of love.” gold and was always there when you needed support, a lively conversation, a good laugh, or a cold pint.”
“Our hearts go out to his family and we ask that you keep them in mind and respect their privacy at this difficult time,” Depeche Mode’s statement concluded.
At the end of the seventies Fletcher formed with Martin Gore and Vince Clarke to later recruit singer Dave Gahan. Following their debut album ‘Speak & Spell’ in 1981, Clarke left the group and was replaced by Alan Wilder, who remained with them until 1995. Since then, Gahan, Gore and Fletcher have continued with Depeche Mode as a trio.
The pioneering band in electronic music has released a total of 14 albums, including hits like ‘Enjoy the Silence’, ‘Personal Jesus’, ‘Just Can’t Get Enough’, ‘Walking in My Shoes’ or ‘Never Let Me Down Again’ or ‘Everything Counts’.