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Britpop band Pulp bassist Steve Mackey passed away on Thursday at the age of 56. His wife Katie Grand and the band Pulp announced this on Instagram. “After three months in the hospital struggling with all his strength and determination, we are shocked and devastated to say goodbye to my brilliant, beautiful husband,” Grand wrote.

Mackey is the most talented man she has known, “an extraordinary musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker”. The cause of death was not disclosed. Pulp was one of the main representatives of Britpop in the 1990s and is known for hits such as “Common People” and “Disco 2000”.

Born in Sheffield in 1966, the musician joined Pulp in 1989. He has appeared on many of the band’s studio albums, including 1994’s ‘His ‘n’ Hers’ which launched the band, fronted by Jarvis Cocker, in the UK. After a nine-year break, the band was active again from 2011 to 2013.

Last year, Cocker confirmed the group’s reunion, saying they would play “a few concerts” in 2023, the PA news agency reported. However, Mackey didn’t want to be there anymore and said he wanted to focus on his music, film and photography projects. He had also worked with many other artists, including the band Florence + The Machine and the Canadian rock band Arcade Fire.

Mackey also photographed and directed campaign footage. In 2005, he appeared in the movie “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” as the bassist for the band The Weird Sisters. Mackey leaves behind an adult son in addition to his wife. (sda/dpa)