Andy Fletcher, keyboardist for British synth pop giants Depeche Mode has left for the heavenly abode. He passed away at the age of 60. Our hearts go out to the friends and family of the brilliant artist. Continue reading to know more about the cause of his death.
Depeche Mode expressed sorrow over Andy’s death
The co-founder of the band Depeche Mode, Andy Fletcher has died. His band issued a statement regarding his death that read, “We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member and bandmate Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher.”
They further added, “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. Our hearts are with his family, and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and respect their privacy in this difficult time.”
— Depeche Mode (@depechemode) May 26, 2022
As of now, the cause of Andy’s death or any details regarding his death have not been revealed.
When did Andy step into the world of music?
Andrew John Leonard Fletcher was born on July 8, 1961, in Nottingham, England. He was the son of Joy and John Fletcher and he was the oldest of the four children. He and his family shifted to Basildon from Nottingham when he was 2.
When punk rock was in its early days in 1976, Andy was merely 15 years old. During that time, he was influenced by bands such as Siouxsie and the Banshees, the Cure, Kraftwerk, early Human League, and early OMD. At first, he and his school friend Vince Clarke created a band named No Romance in China in which Fletcher played bass guitar.
The band Depeche Mode was founded in the year 1980 by Fletcher, keyboardist and singer Vince Clarke, singer Dave Gahan and guitarist-keyboardist Martin Gore. Shortly after the release of their first album Speak & Spell, Andy left the band in 1981.
How did the fans react to the sad news?
As soon as the news of Fletcher’s passing away came out, the fans couldn’t stop themselves from paying tributes to the great artist on the social media platform Twitter.
One user wrote, “Enjoy the silence, mate. Rest in peace Andy Fletcher. Thank you for the music, thank you for making my youth awesome. Depeche Mode remains in our hearts.”
Enjoy the silence, mate. Rest in peace Andy Fletcher. Thank you for the music, thank you for making my youth awesome. Depeche Mode remains in our hearts. pic.twitter.com/UjzFCAkJir
— Sia (@lesiamolibeli) May 27, 2022
Another fan tweeted, “The death of Andy Fletcher has hit me harder than I realized. I cannot wrap my head around Depeche Mode as a duo. I’m grateful I got to see them a handful of times. But I just can’t imagine him not being onstage anymore. I’m so sad right now. “#DepecheMode
The death of Andy Fletcher has hit me harder than I realized. I cannot wrap my head around Depeche Mode as a duo. I’m grateful I got to see them a handful of times. But I just can’t imagine him not being onstage anymore. I’m so sad right now. #DepecheMode
— Adrian Halo (@adrianhalo82) May 27, 2022
Followed by a user who penned, “Life is so fleeting and fragile: we lost 3 gifted entertainers who will be missed and never forgotten. RIP Alan White, Andy Fletcher and Ray Liotta. Rest in Power.”
Life is so fleeting and fragile: we lost 3 gifted entertainers who will be missed and never forgotten. RIP Alan White, Andy Fletcher and Ray Liotta. Rest in Power. pic.twitter.com/Pg2vC5ki7B
— NOT STEVE PERRY (@StevePerryWorld) May 27, 2022
One user wrote, “Spun some Depeche Mode tonight in honor of Fletch. This is one of my favorite tracks from them, It Doesn’t Matter. Rest In Peace Andy Fletcher. Your contributions to one of my favorite bands is immeasurable.”
Spun some Depeche Mode tonight in honor of Fletch. This is one of my favorite tracks from them, It Doesn’t Matter. Rest In Peace Andy Fletcher. Your contributions to one of my favorite bands is immeasurable. #DepecheMode #RIPFletch #AndyFletcher pic.twitter.com/IYigSUMzPB
— Dylan Slemp 🐵 (@elongatedbean) May 27, 2022
Another user penned, “What a fucking SHIT day: 1) Ray Liotta dies. 2) Andy Fletcher, keyboard player from my favorite band dies. 3) Rangers fucking no show effort and get demolished in game 5.”
What a fucking SHIT day:
1) Ray Liotta dies.
2) Andy Fletcher, keyboard player from my favorite band dies.
3) Rangers fucking no show effort and get demolished in game 5.— DieselCane (@DieselCane22) May 27, 2022
These were a few reactions of the fans to the demise of the artist. We send our deepest condolences to the close friends and family of Andy Fletcher during this hard time. Don’t forget to stay tuned with us for the latest updates from the world of showbiz.
