Details have been announced for the funeral of one of the most popular figures in Manchester's music scene. Andy Martin, licensee of The Star and Garter, died aged 52 following a short illness last month.
31.03.2024 - 13:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Andy Martin, landlord of Mancunian institution The Star and Garter, died in hospital four days after being admitted following a suspected stroke. The 52-year-old dad-of-two was suffering with an ear infection before his condition deteriorated.
He went into hospital on Monday (March 25). Andy later suffered a cardiac arrest. His heart stopped for four minutes, a JustGiving page set up to help his family with funeral costs says.
He developed sepsis, which led to encephalitis and meningitis. Andy suffered severe swelling on the brain and tragically died on Friday (March 29).
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He leaves behind wife Helen Kitchen and daughters Jasmine, five, and Georgina, three. Tributes continue to pour in for the legendary licensee, who ran one of the city's most significant venues for 21 years.
The Star and Garter, in the shadow of Manchester's Piccadilly station, shaped the youth of thousands. Andy fought to keep the Fairfield Street boozer open over the years as he navigated crisis after crisis.
Andy's association with the pub started back in 1997 when he booked Half Man Half Biscuit for a gig. He went on to officially secure the license in 2003. The pub has become famous for its annual Mozfest event every May celebrating the music of The Smiths.
Wife Helen broke the news of his death on the pub's Facebook page. The pair married last year.
"We are all obviously in bits and I know that so many of you will feel this loss too," she wrote. "He was a wonderful dad, husband, brother, son and friend and this has left an unfillable hole in all our lives. Helen (Andy's wife) x."
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