Pulp Member Steve Mackey Has Died
Pulp bassist and husband of industry titan Katie Grand, Steve Mackey, has died at the age of 56, his family has confirmed. Born in Sheffield, the musician rose to fame with the 1990s Brit Pop group Pulp of which Jarvis Cocker was also a part of.
His wife Katie posted a message to social media on Thursday, saying he had been in hospital for the past three months with an undisclosed illness. 'We are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye to my brilliant, beautiful husband,' she said, noting how, 'Steve was the most talented man I knew, an exceptional musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker. As in life, he was adored by everyone whose paths he crossed in the multiple creative disciplines he conquered. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all the NHS staff who worked tirelessly for Steve. He will be missed beyond words.'
Marrying one of fashion's most important stylists, Katie Grand, in 2009, Mackey went on to enjoy a successful career in the world of fashion image-making where he photographed and directed campaign images and motion advertising for many leading brands including Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs and Armani; he also co-curated London's Frieze Art Fair for a number of years in the 2000s.
Mackey is survived by his wife, Grand, and his son, Marley, born to model Zoe Grace in 1996.