Massive Attack's guitarist Angelo Bruschini who had lung cancer has died, the band has confirmed.
Tributes have been paid to the musician by his bandmates, family and friends.
Massive Attack wrote on X: "A singularly brilliant & eccentric talent. Impossible to quantify your contribution to the Massive Attack canon.
"How lucky we were to share such a life together."
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"How lucky we were to share such a life together."
The trip-hop band was formed in the 1980s and secured two number one albums in Ireland and the UK with Mezzanine and 100th Window, as well as winning a Brit award in 1996 for Best British Dance Act and the Outstanding Contribution to British Music prize at the Ivor Novello Awards in 2009.
In July this year, Bruschini wrote a post on Facebook updating fans about his cancer diagnosis.
He wrote: "Twice now I have been told 'Good luck' by specialists at the hospital over lung cancer, I think I’m f***ed!
"Had a great life, seen the world many many times, met lots of wonderful people, but the door is closing, think I will write a book."
Bruschini's wife Jessica also paid tribute on on social media. She wrote: "I am very sad to announce that my beautiful husband, Angelo Bruschini, died on 23rd October 2023 at 12.15am.
"It was from a rare and agressive cancer. Here are a few random snaps from the last 10 months."
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Bruschini was also a member of The Numbers, Rimshots and The Blue Aeroplanes.
Paying tribute The Blue Aeroplanes wrote on their Facebook page: "We are devastated to announce the passing of our brother Angelo Bruschini. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. Rest In Peace Ange x"
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Source: Press Association
