Chris Rea on stage in 2017 David Wolff - Patrick/RedfernsBritish singer Chris Rea has died at the age of 74. Announcing the news on Monday afternoon, a spokesperson confirmed that the musician had died earlier that day following what was described as a “short illness”. “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Chris,” the statement said. AdvertisementIn his lifetime, Chris was nominated three times for the Best British Male prize at the Brit Awards. Chris had been married to his wife Joan Lesley since 1968, with the pair sharing two daughters, Josephine and Julia.

Source: Huffington Post December 22, 2025 18:04 UTC