The Fall frontman Mark E. Smith has died aged 60, following a period of poor health.
“It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mark E. Smith,” reads a message from his partner and the band’s manager, Pam Van Damned.
“He passed this morning at home. A more detailed statement will follow in the next few days. In the meantime, Pam & Mark’s family request privacy at this sad time.”
The band were forced to cancel a handful of shows towards the end of 2017 following “a mix of bizarre and rare (true to form) medical issues”.
“Mark’s current problems are connected to his throat, mouth/dental & respiratory system,” Pam explained in August. It’s been “a pretty rough year health-wise,” she added in November.
The Fall’s 32nd studio album, ‘New Facts Emerge’, was released last summer via Cherry Red Records.
“It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mark E. Smith,” reads a message from his partner and the band’s manager, Pam Van Damned.
“He passed this morning at home. A more detailed statement will follow in the next few days. In the meantime, Pam & Mark’s family request privacy at this sad time.”
The band were forced to cancel a handful of shows towards the end of 2017 following “a mix of bizarre and rare (true to form) medical issues”.
“Mark’s current problems are connected to his throat, mouth/dental & respiratory system,” Pam explained in August. It’s been “a pretty rough year health-wise,” she added in November.
The Fall’s 32nd studio album, ‘New Facts Emerge’, was released last summer via Cherry Red Records.
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mark E. Smith. He passed this morning at home. A more detailed statement will follow in the next few days. In the meantime, Pam & Mark’s family request privacy at this sad time.
Pam Van Damned
The Fall – manager— Cherry Red Records (@CherryRedGroup) January 24, 2018
