In a statement posted on social media, the band said: "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." The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Fletcher, who was born in Nottingham, remained with the band throughout its four-decade history, which included two number one albums, Ultra and Songs of Faith and Devotion. His last studio album with the band was 2017's Spirit, their 14th, which reached number five in the UK albums chart. He leaves behind wife Grainne, to whom he was married for almost 30 years, and two children, Megan and Joe. Andy Fletcher was a founding member of the bandLol Tolhurst, former drummer with rock band The Cure, described the news of Fletcher's death as "very sad". "I knew Andy and considered him a friend. We crossed many of the same pathways as younger men," he tweeted. In a post on Facebook, synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys said: "Fletch was a warm, friendly and funny person who loved electronic music and could also give sensible advice about the music business." Sister Bliss, from electronic band Faithless, described Fletcher as a "keyboard warrior" and tweeted that he was "gone way too soon".
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