Drummer Ray Mayhew, who was part of the iconic punk pop group Sique Sique Sputnik has died. The news was confirmed by the band's vocallist Martin Degville on Facebook. "It is with great sadness that I have been informed today that my best friend and drummer of Sigue Sigue Sputnik, Ray Mayhew, has passed away. May God bless you – you will forever be in my thoughts, and also in the hearts of the fans who love you. You were a force, a light that shone so brightly. Rest in peace, mate. Love you always." The star died on August 28 but no further information or cause of death was given.

Fans were devastated by the news and flooded Martin's post with heartbreaking tributes to Ray. "So sorry to hear about Ray, I remember him coming to my local one lunchtime back in the 80s. On his own, and just came and hung out till closing.
A very nice person, a genuine person with a good nature. RIP," one wrote.

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