The singer-songwriter 'passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness,' his family said in a press release on Monday.

The rock and blues singer's love of cars and driving was the inspiration for many of his songs.

Der britische Sänger Chris Rea ist tot. Er starb am Montagmorgen im Alter von 74 Jahren nach kurzer Krankheit in einer Klinik, wie ein Sprecher im Auftrag der Familie der…

Singer died in hospital following a short illness, his family say