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Chris Rea, Driving Home for Christmas Singer, Passes Away

Chris Rea, Driving Home for Christmas Singer, Passes Away

Update: 2025-12-22
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Chris Rea, renowned for his hit Driving Home for Christmas, has passed away at 74. The Middlesbrough-born singer, who battled health issues including pancreatic cancer and a stroke, rose to fame in the late 70s and 80s with songs like Fool if You Think Its Over and The Road to Hell. His music will continue to be a holiday staple, as tributes pour in from fans and Middlesbrough Football Club.

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Chris Rea, Driving Home for Christmas Singer, Passes Away

Chris Rea, Driving Home for Christmas Singer, Passes Away