Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher dies aged 60

The band said their friend 'had a true heart of gold and was always there when you needed support, a lively conversation, a good laugh, or a cold pint'

Andy Fletcher performing with Depeche Mode in Bilbao in 2017

Andrew Fletcher, founding member and keyboard player of Depeche Mode, has died at the age of 60.

In a statement shared on social media, the British electronic band said they were filled with "overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member and bandmate Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher.