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Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher died after suffering 'aortic dissection'

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READ MORE: Former BBC reality TV star Jasmin Burkitt dies aged 28 as tributes pour inThe band announced via a statement on social media that Andy died after he suffered a tear in a main artery from his heart.The statement posted on Instagram read: "A couple weeks ago we received the result from the medical examiners, which Andy’s family asked us to share with you now.""Andy suffered an aortic dissection while at home on 26 May.

So, even though it was far, far too soon, he passed naturally and without prolonged suffering."The band also took their time to acknowledge the "outpouring love" for Andy that they had received over the last few weeks and called their fans "incredible."They added: "As you can imagine, it's been a strange, sad, disorienting few weeks for us here, to say the least.

But we've seen and felt all of your love and support, and we know that Andy's family has too."The band said in the heartfelt post that they had held a celebration of his life in London last week, describing it as a "beautiful ceremony" that was filled with "great memories" of who Andy was.

They added: "Andy was celebrated in a room full of many of his friends and family, our immediate DM family, and so many people who have touched Andy's and our lives throughout the years."For more of the latest showbiz news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Andy's devastated bandmates announced the heartbreaking news of his untimely passing on May 26, where they said they were "filled with overwhelming sadness".They also said he had a "heart of gold" as they led emotional tributes to the musician online, whom they described as a "dear friend" and "family member".The statement also said: "Fletch was always there.

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