When Mark E Smith died last month the world was shocked and devastated in equal measure. But none more so than his wife Pamela Vander. She has now taken to social media to share a touching tribute to her late husband and The Fall lead singer.

With his funeral now passed it appears Pamela Vander has now had some time to reflect on not only the final days of Mark’s life but also who he was as a person to the very end.She detailed his struggle against Lung and Kidney Cancer, but still continuing to make his life his own. “He was full of fresh ideas for The Fall, and the lads had his back 100% on everything. And then one terrifying diagnosis turned everything upside down.”

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“After that, Mark said yes to every treatment, every way to stay here, and I can honestly say that he was the toughest but most loving man I’ve ever known, a real warrior. And I am so proud of him for trying so hard, for trying harder and harder even through every set-back. Pure valiance. True to himself. His mind was getting stronger and stronger so even with diagnosis, we remained hopeful that maybe something would work. He was a positive force, and despite the pain, he was always focused on getting up, and getting out. Right til the end. ”

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The tribute continued to show how shocking and quickly these situations can unravel and the love that Mark had for his wife and his work above all else. Pamela continued “So thank-you, near and far, for being fans of Mark E. Smith. For loving him and believing in him and his sounds and visions. We have lost a genius. Life, the written word and music will never, ever be the same. But we will feel Mark whenever it rains, and whenever the music plays.”

We may have lost a legend but she lost her husband and our thoughts and prayers go out to her.

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