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Published 15:15 22 Dec 2025 GMT
Updated 15:17 22 Dec 2025 GMT
Add us as a preferred source on Google »Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea has died aged 74, a spokesperson for his family has said.
Born in Middlesborough, Rea found success in the seventies and eighties, with hits such as Fool (If You Think It's Over), Let's Dance and The Road To Hell.
However, he is best known for his Christmas hit, Driving Home for Christmas.
His family announced that he had passed after a short illness.
"It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Chris," they said in a statement.
"He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness, surrounded by his family."
Rea had previously been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and had his pancreas removed in 2001.
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