Chris Rea, British singer of "Driving Home for Christmas," dies at 74

December 23, 2025

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British singer-songwriter Chris Rea died at 74.
He was best known for the hit "Driving Home for Christmas."
His family announced his death, stating he passed away peacefully after a short illness.
Rea, born in Middlesbrough, England, had a career spanning multiple decades and recorded 25 solo albums.
Two of his albums, "The Road to Hell" and "Auberge," reached No. 1 in the UK.
He received a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 1979 for "Fool (If You Think It's Over)."
Rea had previously battled health issues, including pancreatic cancer and a stroke in 2016.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

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