Chris Rea, Singer of Driving Home for Christmas, Passes Away
Update: 2025-12-22
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Legendary British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for hits like Driving Home for Christmas and The Road to Hell, has passed away at 74. Despite health struggles including pancreatic cancer and a stroke, Reas music continues to resonate, with his final album released in 2017. He leaves behind a wife and two daughters, and a lasting musical legacy.
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