He bought the property in the eighties and formerly shared it with his then wife Brix Smith. His will was dated December 14, 2017, and was made just five weeks before his death on January 24 ...

Marrying three times over that period, Mr Smith first wed American guitarist Brix Smith in 1983. A second marriage followed soon after to Saffron Prior, a woman who had worked for the band's fan club.

Marrying three times over that period, Mr Smith first wed American guitarist Brix Smith in 1983. A second marriage followed soon after to Saffron Prior, a woman who had worked for the band's fan club.

Smith, a cult figure who founded The Fall in Manchester in 1976, also snubbed all three of his former wives. His first marriage was to American guitarist and The Fall member Brix Smith in 1983 ...