Death
Mick died 14 February 2002 in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire from leukemia, aged 54. His funeral took place 25 February 2002. He is buried in an unmarked grave in Chorleywood House cemetery. The location is 51 degrees 39.644 minutes North.0 Degrees 30.330 minutes West.
A wooden bench with a brass plaque funded by fans as a dedication to Tucker is also positioned in the grave's vicinity.
He left behind a widow, Janet and a daughter Ayston from his first marriage to Pauline, who died in 1979.
Sweet bass player Steve Priest said about Tucker: "He was the most underrated drummer that ever came out of England. He was the powerhouse of the band. He was technically marvelous. His timing was impeccable but he had a lot of soul as well and he really felt what he was playing."
Guitarist Andy Scott said, "Mick Tucker was the best drummer around in the Seventies. I played in the same band as him and was proud to do so. I feel extreme sadness therefore that he has now left us and my heart goes out to Janet and Ayston with their sad loss. Miss you Mick."
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