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Legendary 70s musician tragically passes away just weeks before tour as 'heartbroken' bandmates and fans pay tribute

Gang of Four bassist Dave Allen has sadly passed away his 'heartbroken' bandmates have announced in a statement, just weeks before the group's US tour.

Dave, who retired from the British punk band's line-up in 2008, died on Saturday aged 69 surrounded by his wife and children after battling early-onset dementia. Dave (centre) who retired from the punk band's line-up in 2008, died aged 69 after battling early-onset dementia (pictured with bandmates (L-R) Jon King and Hugo Burnham They wrote: 'It is with broken yet full hearts that we share the news that Dave Allen, our old music partner, friend, and brilliant musician, died on Saturday morning'

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