Gerry Marsden death: Gerry and the Pacemakers star passes away aged 78

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gerry and the Pacemakers star Gerry Marsden, whose Sixties hits include “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, “Ferry Cross The Mersey” and “I Like It”, has died aged 78. His anthem bonded players, staff and fans around the world, helping create something truly special.” “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” the tweet added, followed by a red heart emoji. The Beatles’ Sir Paul McCartney shared a statement about the band’s “mate from our early days in Liverpool”, saying he would always remember Marsden “with a smile”. His unforgettable performances of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ and ‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’ remain in many people’s hearts as reminders of a joyful time in British music,” Sir Paul said, nostalgically, adding: “My sympathies go to his wife Pauline and family.