Chris Rea, Driving Home For Christmas Singer, Dies Aged 74 |
Chris Rea on stage in 2017
British singer Chris Rea has died at the age of 74.
Announcing the news on Monday afternoon, a spokesperson confirmed that the musician had died earlier that day following what was described as a “short illness”.
“It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Chris,” the statement said.
“He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness, surrounded by his family.”
The Middlesborough-born singer was perhaps best known for his festive hit Driving Home For Christmas, first released as a single in 1988, which has gone on to become a festive classic, resurfacing in the charts in the run-up to Christmas each year due to streaming.
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