Depeche Mode keyboardist, and founding member “Andy Fletcher” has died at the age of 60, the band announced in a tweet.

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The band said they were “shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden death of our dear friend, family member, and mate.”

They continued that the keyboard player has a “heart of gold” and “their hearts are with his family.”

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— Depeche Mode (@depechemode) May 26, 2022

Depeche Mode was a chart success in the ’80s and ’90s with singles including New Life, Enjoy the Silence, and Just Can’t Get Enough.

The band became successful with their dark electronic voice with hit songs including the character Jesus.

Depeche Mode means so much to me and has helped me through a lot this year, thank you Andy Fletcher for making the music you did. rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/E2mg642Pwo

— emily 🕸 (@L1L1ES_REMA1N) May 26, 2022

Fletcher leaves behind a wife, Grainne, to whom he was married for almost 30 years, and two children, Megan and Joe.

Rolling Stone has confirmed that he died of natural causes.

Andy Fletcher was an incredible musician and founding member of one of the most iconic groups of our generation, @DepecheMode. His legacy will forever be felt across the industry and he will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/4ovpR27uAo

— Live Nation (@LiveNation) May 26, 2022