Alan Rankin of Associates has died aged 64

By Naveen Jan 04, 2023

Alan Rankin, co-founder of Scottish pop band The Associates, died on Monday aged 64.

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The news was first reported by the BBC and The Guardian.

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The two sons of the multi-instrumentalist started broadcasting on the social network.

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Rankin's ex-wife Belinda Henderson (nee Pearce) wrote to share the sad news.

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My brother Hamish and I are saddened to announce the passing of our father, Alan Rankin.

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He died at home shortly after spending Christmas with his family.

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He was a beautiful, kind and loving person who will be greatly missed.

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