Scott Sorry, The Wildhearts bassist, dies after glioblastoma battle

Scott Sorry, the American bassist best known for his work with the British rock band The Wildhearts, died on October 30, his 47th birthday, his family said in a statement. The family said he died after a prolonged battle with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer first diagnosed in 2018.

According to the family announcement, Sorry, whose given name was Gerard Engelter, outlived initial medical expectations and continued to perform and connect with fans throughout his illness. The statement noted he returned to the United Kingdom for a 2022 tour, an experience he described as deeply meaningful. He is survived by his wife, Hanni, and three children, River, Ryder and Rörik.

The family and subsequent accounts outlined a medical timeline that saw a new tumor discovered in January 2024. He underwent surgery in March of that year and then completed radiation and six months of chemotherapy. Later scans in the year at one point suggested stability, but a subsequent lesion behind his eye was judged inoperable. Over the course of his illness he lost the use of his right arm and right leg and developed aphasia that affected his speech.

Fans, friends and fellow musicians paid tribute on social...