Mark E. Smith
Mark Edward Smith (5 March 1957 – 24 January 2018) was an English singer and songwriter. He was best known as the lead singer, lyricist and only constant member of the post-punk group the Fall, which he led from 1976 until his death. Smith formed The Fall after attending a Sex Pistols gig at the Manchester Free Trade Hall in June 1976. During their 42-year existence, the Fall's line-up included some 60 musicians who with Smith released 32 studio albums and many singles and EPs. His best-known recordings include "Totally Wired" and "Hit the North".
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| Full name at birth | Mark Edward Smith
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| Claim to fame | founder member of post-punk group 'The Fall'
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| Date of birth | 5 March 1957
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| Place of birth | Broughton, Salford, England
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| Date of death | 24 January 2018
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| Age | 60 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Prestwich, Greater Manchester, England
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| Cause of death | A long battle with lung and kidney cancer
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| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Musician
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![Mark E. Smith - Record Collector Magazine Cover [United Kingdom] (March 2018)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/x/z/xzp9dex0jx2jejj.jpg?skj2io4l)
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Mark E. Smith is known for his role in the TV mini series One Day (2024) as writer - 1 episode.
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