The Pogues’ bassist Darryl Hunt dies at 72

LONDON (AFP) — The Pogues bass player Darryl Hunt has died at the age of 72, the Celtic folk-punk band announced.

“We are saddened beyond words. Our Darryl passed away yesterday afternoon in London,” The Pogues said on Twitter Tuesday.

The band posted a black and white photo of Hunt holding a guitar case and quoted lyrics to their song “Love You ‘Till The End,” which was written by Hunt.

“‘I know you want to hear me catch my breath. I love you till the end’.”