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Singer Chris Rea has died at the age of 74

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Singer Chris Rea has passed away at the age of 74, confirmed by his family. He was well-known for his hit "Driving Home for Christmas" and other songs like "The Road to Hell."

Rea rose to fame in the late 1970s and 1980s, with multiple chart-topping albums. His debut album was released in 1978, and he earned a Grammy nomination for "Fool (If You Think It's Over)."

Rea faced significant health challenges, including pancreatic cancer and a stroke, affecting his performing career.

His family announced he died peacefully in hospital after a short illness.


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