Aged 59 
Pancreatic cancer.
He founded the “Versus Cancer” gigs to raise money & awareness.
Bastard cancer.
A great talent. He did not always get the credit he deserved
Sad news…
The Smiths were probably most emblematic of my college years music playlist.
This is sad news.
Whenever I listen to “This Charming Man,” it’s always the bass that I’m following. It’s light and lively and really keeps things moving. Since I’m not really a hardcore fan of The Smiths, I’m curious to know what other songs of theirs really show him off?
Man, cancer fucking sucks.
One of my favorite bassists. Loved his melodic approach combined with funky, syncopated rhythms. If I ever got to pick an all-star band to write songs and play with, he probably would be my pick for bassist. RIP, Andy
“Barbarism Begins at Home,” especially the last couple of minutes.
That’s a good one! One of the few bass jam songs, and one of the few jam songs by the Smiths.
Some I rate highest:
Cemetery Gates
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
The Headmaster Ritual
Barbarism Begins At Home (and especially the last bit) has already been mentioned, but honourable mention should go, I think, to this one:
Pretty Girls Make Graves