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The music world is mourning.
Steve Mackey, who was the bassist for British rock band Pulp, has passed away at age 56 after a three-month stay in hospital.
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The sad news was announced by his wife, Katie Grand, who wrote about her husband in a post on Instagram.
“After three months in hospital, fighting with all his strength and determination, we are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye to my brilliant, beautiful husband, Steve Mackey,” she wrote, according to The Guardian. “Steve died today, a loss which has left myself, his son Marley, parents Kath and Paul, sister Michelle and many friends all heartbroken.
Grand continued, “Steve was the most talented man I have ever known, an exceptional musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker. As in life, he was adored by everyone whose paths he crossed in the multiple creative disciplines he conquered. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all the NHS staff who worked tirelessly for Steve. He will be missed beyond words.”
Mackey joined Pulp back in 1989 and played on every album, starting with their third, Separations, as they became one of the most popular bands in the U.K. and around the globe.
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Pulp went on hiatus in 2002, but have reformed for performances multiple times since 2011.
The band were set to go on another reunion tour beginning summer 2023, but in October, Mackey announced that he wouldn’t be joining.
“I’m exceptionally proud of the body of work we’ve created together … however I’ve decided to continue the work I’m engaged in – music, film-making and photography projects,” he said at the time.
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NHS staff "who worked tirelessly" for him. The caption, which was 'a message from Katie', read: "After three months in hospital, fighting with all his strength and determination, we are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye my brilliant, beautiful husband, Steve Mackey. READ MORE Jeremy Clarkson addresses reports he's been axed from ITV Who Wants to be a Millionaire"Steve died today, a loss which has left myself, his son Marley, parents Kath and Paul, sister Michelle and many friends all heartbroken.
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Pulp bassist Steve Mackey has died aged 56, his family have confirmed in a statement.In a post on social media, Mackey’s wife Katie wrote: “After three months in hospital, fighting with all his strength and determination, we are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye my brilliant, beautiful husband, Steve Mackey”.“Steve died today, a loss which has left myself, his son Marley, parents Kath and Paul, sister Michelle and many friends all heartbroken”, she went on. “Steve was the most talented man I knew, an exceptional musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker”.“As in life, he was adored by everyone whose paths he crossed in the multiple creative disciplines he conquered”, she added. “I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all the NHS staff who worked tirelessly for Steve.
Pulp bassist Steve Mackey has died aged 56.The star joined the well-loved band in 1989, with them going on to release hit tracks such as Common People, Babies and Disco 2000.The group are reuniting later this year, but it was announced in October that Steve wasn't taking part. As well as working with Pulp, Steve worked alongside a series of other huge names including M.I.A, Florence and The Machine and Arcade Fire.The band’s official Twitter page confirmed the news of his death. Steve died on Thursday, 2 March.They wrote: “Our beloved friend & bass player Steve Mackey passed away this morning.
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Thania Garcia Steve Mackey, the bassist for the Britpop band Pulp and a music producer, died on Thursday morning of an undisclosed illness. He was 56. Pulp shared the news on their official Instagram account writing, “Our beloved friend and bass player Steve Mackey passed away this morning. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.” The post included a photo of Mackey walking through the Andes, and in the caption, the band wrote that they’d “very much like to think that he’s back in those mountains now, on the next stage of his adventure.”A post shared by Pulp (@welovepulp) Mackey’s wife Katie also issued a statement that said her husband’s death occurred after he had spent three months in hospital.
Pulp's bassist Steve Mackey has died at the age of 56, his heartbroken wife has announced. Steve was a member of the rock group which was best known for its hit Common People.
Pulp bassist Steve Mackey has died aged 56, the band have announced.
Pulp bass player Steve Mackey has died, the band have confirmed.In a post online, frontman Jarvis Cocker confirmed that the 56 year-old passed away this morning (March 2).He wrote: “Our beloved friend & bass player Steve Mackey passed away this morning. Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones. This photo of Steve dates from when Pulp were on tour in South America in 2012.“We had a day off & Steve suggested we go climbing in the Andes.