Chris Rea, Driving Home for Christmas Singer, Passes Away
Update: 2025-12-22
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Legendary singer Chris Rea, known for Driving Home for Christmas, has passed away at 74. He died peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by family. His final Instagram post featured a snowy motorway and a heartfelt Christmas wish. Fans mourn his loss, noting the irony of his death near the holidays. Rea battled health issues for decades but continued to create music. Driving Home for Christmas, written while he was broke and banned from driving, has become a festive classic.
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