, 59, finest often called The Smiths bassist, shared a photograph of himself with a model new Fender guitar simply weeks earlier than his unhappy dying was confirmed at the moment.
The information was damaged by Andy's bandmate Johnny Marr, 59, who on Friday morning (19 Could) to name the musician a “form and exquisite soul”.
He tweeted: “It's with deep disappointment that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a prolonged sickness with .
“Andy will probably be remembered as a sort and exquisite soul by those that knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music followers.
“We request privateness at this unhappy time,” the guitarist added.
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Earlier than his dying, Rourke shared varied pictures of himself, Marr, and his many well-known buddies to .
The final image of himself that she shared together with his 17,200 followers was again in February.
Within the picture, Rourke might be seen standing in entrance of a curtained window and a glass seat which accompanied a excessive desk.
To his proper have been two giant audio system, a report participant, and varied vinyl data with their spines turned in.
Rourke himself is entrance and centre within the image, carrying denim denims, a black pullover and a pair of lace-up black boots.
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He’s holding a surprising Fender bass guitar and within the caption thanked the corporate for his or her generosity.
He wrote: “Huge thanks to @fender to hurry this bass by means of! I adore it! Thanks Johnny @johnnymarrgram.”
Within the remark part, Marr replied to the shoutout and easily wrote: “The perfect.”
Regardless of The Smiths splitting up in 1987 - as a result of inside tensions and royalties lawsuits - Rourke and Marr have since remained agency buddies.
The Ardwick-born musician continuously popped up in photos posted to the late Rourke’s .
The final image that the pair featured in collectively was posted on January 17 — Rourke’s 59th birthday.
Within the shared selfie, Rourke is front-and-centre whereas Marr is on his left.
The caption reads: “Grateful for the individuals in my life and thanks all for the birthday love at the moment.”
His lifelong buddy commented: “Joyful Birthday mate. J Xx.”
The Manchester-based musician joined The Smiths in 1982 after changing the band’s unique bassist, Dave Hibbert.
In addition to the indie group, Rourke is thought for enjoying within the North West supergroup, Freebass.
The bass-heavy group consisted of him, New Order and Pleasure Division bassist Peter Hook, 67, and the Stones Roses’ Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, 60.