A statement from his wife and two children says he "passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Comedian Bob Mortimer has paid tribute to singer Chris Rea following his death at the age of 74, describing his friend as a ...

Middlesbrough musician Jamie Sample starts a petition for a statue to rock star Chris Rea.

Chris Rea has died at age 74, his family confirmed, saying he passed away peacefully following a short illness. Rea was a major figure in British music, best known for hits like "Driving Home for ...

Chris Rea was massive in the late-80s and early-90s, often pigeonholed as the kind of musician enjoyed by people who couldn’t ...

Chris Rea, the British blues-rock singer known for the holiday classic "Driving Home for Christmas," has died at age 74.

Chris Rea has died at the age of 74. A spokesperson for his family confirmed the British singer-songwriter passed away after years of battling ill health. The statement read, "It is with immense ...

LONDON -- Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit "Driving Home for Christmas," has died at 74, his family said Monday. Rea died in the hospital following a short illness, ...