'The Road to Hell' and 'Driving Home For Christmas' singer's death was announced by his family. Renowned rock and blues singer Chris Rea has died, aged 74. The artist, whose hit song ' Driving Home For Christmas ' is once again currently in the UK charts, passed away "following a short illness".

This early hit introduced Chris Rea to an international audience in the late 1970s. Smooth, melodic, and emotionally open, the song showcased his ability to craft accessible pop without sacrificing sincerity. It earned him a Grammy nomination and remains a defining piece of his early catalog, often covered and rediscovered by new generations.

Chris Rea, known for the classic song, “Driving Home For Christmas,” has passed away after a short illness at 74, just three days before Christmas.The singer’s official Instagram account shared the sad news,

Chris Rea, singer of Driving Home for Christmas, dies aged 74 after a short illness. Here’s how he died, his health struggles, career highlights and lasting legacy.

BANNED from driving and down on his luck, Chris Rea couldn’t afford the train fare home from London to Middlesbrough for Christmas. It meant the singer — who has died aged 74 — had

Chris Rea, the English musician famous for performing the Christmas hit “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died at the age of 74, according to an announcement by his family on Monday this week, who sta