Image source, Getty ImagesBy Mark SavageBBC Music Correspondent
Pulp bassist Steve Mackey has died aged 56, his family has confirmed.
The Sheffield musician played on hits such as Common People, Disco 2000 and Lipgloss, after joining Pulp in 1989.
His wife Katie posted on social media Thursday, saying he had been hospitalized for three months with an undisclosed illness.
"We are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye to my brilliant and beautiful husband," she added.
"Steve was the most talented man I know, an outstanding musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker .
"As in life, he was adored by all those whose paths he crossed in the multiple creative disciplines he conquered.
< p class="ssrcss- 1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00">"I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the NHS staff who have worked tirelessly for Steve. He will be missed beyond words."Ignore instagram post by steve__mackey
Image source, Getty ImagesBy Mark SavageBBC Music Correspondent
Pulp bassist Steve Mackey has died aged 56, his family has confirmed.
The Sheffield musician played on hits such as Common People, Disco 2000 and Lipgloss, after joining Pulp in 1989.
His wife Katie posted on social media Thursday, saying he had been hospitalized for three months with an undisclosed illness.
"We are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye to my brilliant and beautiful husband," she added.
"Steve was the most talented man I know, an outstanding musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker .
"As in life, he was adored by all those whose paths he crossed in the multiple creative disciplines he conquered.
< p class="ssrcss- 1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00">"I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the NHS staff who have worked tirelessly for Steve. He will be missed beyond words."Ignore instagram post by steve__mackey
Image source, Getty Images
