Chris Rea death: Singer behind ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ dies aged 74

Chris Rea, the British rock singer behind the festival classic “Driving Home for Christmas”, has died aged 74.

The news was shared by his family, who said he died on Monday 22 December in hospital following a short illness.

In a statement on behalf of his wife and two children, a statement said: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Chris. He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness, surrounded by his family.”

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