Pulp bass player Steve Mackey has died, the band has announced, paying tribute to a "beloved friend" who "made things happen".
The band, who rose to prominence with their fourth and fifth albums His 'N' Hers and Different Class in the 1990s, said the musician died on Thursday.
Sharing a photograph on Instagram taken on tour during 2012, the band said:
"Our beloved friend & bass player Steve Mackey passed away this morning. Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones.
"This photo of Steve dates from when Pulp were on tour in South America in 2012. We had a day off & Steve suggested we go climbing in the Andes. So we did."
Describing the trek as "a completely magical experience", the tribute continued:
"Far more magical than staring at the hotel room wall all day (which is probably what we'd have done otherwise). Steve made things happen. In his life & in the band... we'd very much like to think that he's back in those mountains now, on the next stage of his adventure.
"Safe travels, Steve. We hope to catch up with you one day."
(c) Sky News 2023: Pulp announce death of bass player Steve Mackey - paying tribute to their 'beloved friend'
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