News about Andy Rourke

The Manchester band was composed of Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce. Formed in 1982, The Smiths made hits such as Easy Money and Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now. Lead singer Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr have been arguing both publicly and privately for decades since the band's tumultuous split in 1987. As fans speculated that The Smiths would put their arms down and reunite for a world tour - just as fellow Mancunians Noel and Liam Gallagher did - Morrissey alleged that Marr 'ignored the offer'.

Pancreatic cancer, famed for subtle and symptoms that means for the vast majority of cases are only caught in its later and deadlier stages, kills almost 10,000 Brits each year. But a new tool hopes to turn the tide and boost survival rates for the disease. Charity Pancreatic Cancer UK, with the support of NHS England, are launching The Family History Checker an online resource which helps people assess their genetic risk of pancreatic cancer. One person who knows all too well the fear of inheriting pancreatic cancer is Rachel Smith (left). The 42-year-old has seen both her father and brother been hit by the disease. Tragically, for her brother Jim (tope right) the diagnosis turned out to be a fatal one.

MailOnline's stunning interactive chart reveals just how long it took for popular acts to reform - from Blondie to The Stone Roses, Take That, The Who and Led Zeppelin. Oasis last played a gig in 2009, but 15 years is nowhere near the longest gap between a split and a reconciliation.

Dave Smith suffered pain in his abdomen and changes to his bowel movements for more than a year before agreeing to see a doctor in 2023. But tests confirmed he did not have a condition that would affect his gut. It was only in January when the 58-year-old suddenly woke up in the middle of the night fearing he was suffering a heart attack that tests showed he had multiple tumours on his liver and pancreas. After doctors diagnosed him with pancreatic cancer in February, he lost four stone in just two months and decided he was too unwell to receive chemotherapy. He died weeks later at home on May 28.

Cancer experts have been encouraged to publish more research into a 'frightening' rise in pancreatic cancer rates in younger women, with the incidence up by more than 50% since the 1990s. Overall, incidences of the disease, which has a five-year survival rate of just 5 percent, have increased by around 17 percent over the same period, with increasing obesity rates suspected to be behind the trend. On the other hand, oncologists are unable to explain the particular rise in young women, with no such rise in men of the same age. According to MailOnline, Professor Karol Sikora, a world-renowned oncologist with more than 40 years, there are theories that have to do with the modern diet. However, so far, analysts haven't a clue' about the 'frightening' trend, especially among young women. 'It has to do with diet change over the past 20 years,' he said. Thankfully, pancreatic cancer is uncommon in young people, but it is nonetheless worrying.' We're not sure we have all the answers,' it says.' He added that Britain wasn't alone in this trend, with studies from the United States finding similar rises in the disease throughout the Atlantic, and that more research was needed to determine the source. Nicola Smith, senior health information manager at Cancer Research UK, said more research was required to determine why pancreatic cancer rates in the United Kingdom were increasing. The number of 'pancreatic cancer cases in the United Kingdom is on the rise, and we've seen a small rise in the number of young women being diagnosed.' 'More study is now required to fully understand why this is happening.' Pancreatic cancer kills about 10,000 British people every year, with subtle signs that may not be apparent in its final stages. Becki Buggs (top right), 45, who was one of the few patients whose cancer was detected early enough for surgery, was one of the rare survivors of the disease.

Fans of Morrissey are now learning why the legendary crooner abruptly canceled a string of performances, two in Southern California. The Smiths frontman had been supposed to appear at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Friday, January 26, and the Kia Forum the next night in honor of his heralded album You Are The Quarry's 20th anniversary, but the Smiths frontman's arrival was postponed due to 'unforeseen circumstances.' 'Morrissey's tour guide Donnie Knutson wrote on his Instagram page, 'Morrissey is getting medical attention for physical exhaustion.'

Morrissey (top) of the Smiths paid homage to 'terrific and unexpected' bassist Andy Rourke', who died at the age of 59 after a lengthy bout with pancreatic cancer. Rourke's distinction was so beautiful and unexpected, and he showed it could be achieved in a touching interview.' He was also very funny and happy... We hope that we were cherished at the end of it all. Andy does not need to worry about that.' Johnny Marr, Rourke's former bandmate, broke the sad news on Twitter this morning, describing Rourke as a "supremely gifted performer." As the Smiths became one of Britain's most influential bands during the 1980s, alongside drummer Mike Joyce, Rourke provided a pounding and melodic rhythm section under Marr's pioneering chords.

Few bands have blazed so well for so short a time, with just five years of ferocious performances establishing their place as one of England's best-known indie music legends. The most apparent reason for their break-up was a row about royalties, but other factors had been cited that have sparked much debate to this day. In June 1987, the first rumblings occurred when guitarist Johnny Marr decided to take a break after stating himself drained by the workload. The band is seen from left to right: Marr, Morrissey, Joyce, and Rourke are among the artists on display. Morrissey is also seen correctly.

We take a look at some of early warning signs of pancreatic cancer that are so subtle that it is often only detected in later, deadlier stages. Rourke's former bandmate Johnny Marr revealed the tragic news on Twitter this morning, describing Rourke, aged 59, as a "supremely gifted guitarist." As the Smiths became one of Britain's most influential bands during the 1980s, they joined drummer Mike Joyce in a pounding and melodic rhythm section under Marr's pioneering chords. Pancreatic cancer deaths reached just shy of 10,000 British people a year, with only 5 percent of people who get the disease surviving in the next decade. Although survival rates for the majority of cancers have increased over the years as a result of medical advancement, pancreatic cancer has not changed at all since the 1970s. This is in part due to how easy it is to miss early signs of the disease, meaning that it is only visible at later, more dangerous stages. Here MailOnline reveals some of the early warning signs of pancreatic cancer:

Andy Rourke, a Smiths bassist, has died at the age of 59 after battling pancreatic cancer.

Andy Rourke (left and right in the brown jacket) has died at the age of 59 after a bout with pancreatic cancer. Rourke's ex bandmate Johnny Marr (inset) announced the sad news on Twitter this morning, describing him as a "supremely gifted musician." "It's with great sadness that we learn Andy Rourke died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.' Many who knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music enthusiasts will remember Andy as a kind and beautiful soul. At this sad time, we are request anonymity.' The band members are pictured from left to right: Marr, Morrissey, Rourke, and Joyce.

Nothing says Rock and Roll like sex, drugs and decade long feuds and backstabbing's over music royalties and Twitter account access does it? Audiences have been treated to a smorgasbord of musical excellence from companies like Oasis and Fleetwood Mac over the years, but it has not always been the story behind the scenes drama that has captured our interest. We're naturally attracted to the chaos that surrounds some of music's most gifted performers, whether it's meltdowns online, pithy open letters to former bandmates, or just good old fashioned heavy rocking violence. With that in mind, MailOnline has taken a deep dive into five popular feuds from Rock and Roll history.

Morrissey has accused Capitol Records of deliberately'sabotaging' his latest album, Bonfire of Teenagers. The singer, 63, 'voluntarily' left the brand, as well as his management company, in December 2022, a year after settling a contract with them. Morrissey has come out, saying that the corporation has refused to release or return his 14th solo LP Bonfire of Teenagers.