Pogues pay tribute following death of bassist Darryl Hunt

Cheshire-born musician joined the Irish-influenced folk punk band in 1986, serving throughout the band's subsequent live and recorded ventures

Darryl Hunt of the Pogues

The death has occurred of former Pogues bassist and songwriter Darryl Hunt, according to the band's social media.

We are saddened beyond words. Our Darryl passed away yesterday afternoon in London.

Darryl Gatwick Hunt 04/05/1950 - 08/08/2022

‘I know you want to hear me catch my breath
I love you till the end’ pic.twitter.com/9TZWx8eLLc

— The Pogues (@poguesofficial) August 9, 2022