Former Smiths Bassist Andy Rourke Dies at 59 from Cancer
Andy Rourke, the bassist for British alt-rock legends the Smiths, has died at the age of 59 after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. Rourke helped craft a sound that became iconic as part of the Smiths, one of the most popular English bands of the 1980s, which spawned hits including “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” and “This Charming Man.” He played on the band’s four studio albums. After the band split in 1987, Rourke went on to play and record with many artists during his career.