Mark E. Smith, the post-punk visionary who fronted The Fall for four decades, died on Wednesday at the age of 60.
“It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mark E. Smith,” the band’s manager Pam Vander said in a statement. “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 Fall canceled most of their 2017 autumn tour, including what were supposed to be the band’s first NYC shows in a decade, due to Mark’s failing health. The rescheduled NYC dates were canceled again a month ago.
R.I.P. Mark…