Chris Rea Dies at 74, Leaves Wife Joan After 57 Years
Singer Chris Rea, famed for the festive classic 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died aged 74. We look at his 57-year marriage to Joan and the desperate journey that inspired the iconic song.
Singer Chris Rea, famed for the festive classic 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died aged 74. We look at his 57-year marriage to Joan and the desperate journey that inspired the iconic song.
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Chris Rea, singer of 'Driving Home for Christmas', has died aged 74. His final Instagram post, shared hours before, featured a snowy road and lyrics from his iconic festive song. Read the full story and tributes.
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The British rock and blues icon Chris Rea, famed for hits like 'Driving Home for Christmas', has passed away at 74. Discover the story of the Middlesbrough-born singer who sold over 30 million albums worldwide.