Singer-songwriter Chris Rea dies aged 74
Chris Rea, the gravelly-voiced singer behind hits like 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died at 74. Read about his unconventional journey and late-career blues revival.
Chris Rea, the gravelly-voiced singer behind hits like 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died at 74. Read about his unconventional journey and late-career blues revival.
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British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, famed for Driving Home for Christmas, has died at 74. We look back at his career, health struggles, and enduring legacy.
The music world mourns the loss of Chris Rea, the beloved singer-songwriter behind the festive classic 'Driving Home for Christmas'. We look back at his remarkable career and enduring legacy.
Chris Rea, the singer-songwriter behind Driving Home for Christmas and The Road to Hell, has died aged 74. We explore his principled career, from AOR hits to raw blues.
Music legend Chris Rea transferred all his song rights, including 'Driving Home For Christmas', to wife Joan upon his cancer diagnosis. The singer has died aged 74. Read the full story.
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Legendary singer-songwriter Chris Rea has died at 74. The Middlesbrough-born star, famous for his festive anthem, faced pancreatic cancer and a stroke but never feared death. Read the full tribute.
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.
In his last interview, Chris Rea revealed his iconic song 'Driving Home for Christmas' was born from a low point, including a driving ban. The beloved singer has died aged 74.
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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.
Legendary singer Chris Rea has died aged 74. In his last TV appearance, he revealed he wrote 'Driving Home For Christmas' while on the dole and banned from driving. Read his heartbreaking story.
Singer-songwriter Chris Rea, famed for the festive classic Driving Home For Christmas, has died at 74. His family confirmed his passing in hospital. Read the full tribute.
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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.
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Music legend Chris Rea, famed for 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died peacefully in hospital at 74. Read about his poignant final social media post and his health battles.
In his final interview before his death, Chris Rea revealed the story behind the festive anthem 'Driving Home for Christmas'. Discover the hope, warmth, and traffic jams that inspired a classic.
Chris Rea, the gravel-voiced singer-songwriter behind festive classic Driving Home for Christmas, has died at 74. Explore his journey from 80s pop stardom to a triumphant blues revival.
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Singer-songwriter Chris Rea, famed for the festive classic 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died aged 74. A family spokesperson confirmed the sad news just days before Christmas 2025.
British rock legend Chris Rea, famed for the festive anthem 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died at 74 after a short illness. Read the full tribute to his life and legacy here.
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Manchester Cathedral hosted the funeral of Stone Roses bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, 63, attended by icons like Liam Gallagher and Paul Weller. Read our full tribute.
Manchester Cathedral hosted the funeral of Stone Roses bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield. David Beckham and Gary Neville joined hundreds of mourners and fans. Read the full tribute.