Cause of death Depeche Mode founder Andy Fletcher known | Stars

entertainment">“A few weeks ago we received the results of the medical examination. Andy’s family asked us to share that with you now,” write Gore and Gahan. “Andy had an aortic dissection while he was home. Even though it was much, much too soon, he died of natural causes and he didn’t have to suffer.” An aortic dissection causes a tear in the wall of the aorta, allowing blood to flow between the inner and outer walls of the aorta.

entertainment">Fletcher was commemorated last week in London, his close friends write with a photo of him. Relatives, friends and band and crew members of Depeche Mode were present. “It was a wonderful meeting with a few tears, but also many fond memories of Andy, stories about our time together and also an occasional laugh.”

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entertainment">Gore and Gahan thank all the fans for the support they and the family have received. “You can imagine that the past few weeks have been weird, sad and confusing. And that’s putting it mildly. But we have felt and seen your love. And we know Andy’s family felt that way too.”

entertainment">Depeche Mode was founded in 1980 by Martin Gore, Dave Gahan, Vince Clarke and Fletcher in the British city of Basildon. The band scored hits with songs like Just Can’t Get Enough, Enjoy The Silence in People Are People.

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