The Wildhearts musician Scott Sorry has died at the age of 47, a statement on his social media has confirmed.

The US musician – real name Gerarg Engelter – died on October 30, which was his birthday.

‘We’re heartbroken to share that Scott Sorry has passed away after a long and incredibly brave fight with brain cancer,’ the official announcement read.

‘After being diagnosed with Glioblastoma back in 2018, Scott refused to let it define him. He outlived every doctors’ expectation, turning months into years, and even made it back to the UK in 2022 for a tour — something that meant the world to him.

‘He was so grateful to be able to play again, to see so many familiar faces and to personally thank so many of you that had supported him through it all.

‘We’re devastated beyond words, but th

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