Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies aged 74
Summary
Chris Rea, a musician known for songs like "Driving Home for Christmas," died at age 74 due to illness. He was a well-known singer and songwriter with hits throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Rea had struggled with health issues over the years, including pancreatic cancer and a stroke.Key Facts
- Chris Rea died in the hospital on Monday after a short illness.
- He was famous for the song "Driving Home for Christmas," released in 1988.
- He had several hits like "Auberge," "On the Beach," and "Road to Hell."
- Rea's song featured in a recent M&S Food Christmas advertisement.
- He had health issues, including being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1994 and having a stroke in 2016.
- Rea was born in Middlesbrough, England, to an Italian father and Irish mother.
- He released his first album in 1978 and had commercial success in the 1980s.
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