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LOADINGERROR LOADINGDec 22, 2025, 3:11 PM UTCFrank Hoensch via Getty ImagesSinger Chris Rea Dies At 74Singer Chris Rea, best known for his song “Driving Home For Christmas, died Monday, a family spokesperson said, according to multiple reports. He was 74.The spokesperson added, “He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness, surrounded by his family.”See All UpdatesAdvertisement|Submit a tipAdvertisement
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Chris Rea, Driving Home for Christmas and Road to Hell singer, dies at 74
British singer Chris Rea, known for 'Driving Home for Christmas,' dies at 74
Chris Rea, 'Fool' and 'Driving Home for Christmas' singer, dies at 74
Chris Rea death latest: ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ singer dies aged 74
Chris Rea, rock and blues singer-songwriter, dies aged 74
„Driving Home For Christmas“: Der Sänger, der weder Pop- noch Rockstar sein wollte – Chris Rea ist tot - WELT
Chris Rea obituary
Chris Rea muore a 74 anni, addio al chitarrista e cantante di "Driving home for Christmas": dalle origini italiane alla hit di Natale
Driving Home for Christmas: Sänger Chris Rea ist tot
«Driving Home For Christmas»-Sänger Chris Rea ist tot - WELT
The singer died in hospital on Monday following a short illness, his family said in a statement.
The singer-songwriter 'passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness,' his family said in a press…
Chris Rea, the British blues-rock singer known for the holiday classic \
Singer died in hospital following a short illness, his family say
Middlesbrough-born musician had hits with Driving Home for Christmas, On the Beach and The Road to Hell
Sänger Chris Rea ist im Alter von 74 Jahren gestorben. Das berichtet der Sender BBC unter Berufung auf einen Sprecher seiner…
