11 h. ago Chris Rea's family joy shortly before triple tragedy and his heartbreaking death

Driving Home For Christmas singer-songwriter Chris Rea died days before Christmas on December 22 following a short illness- it was announced earlier this week by his heartbroken family

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11 h. ago 'We can't get around it': Chris Rea died within weeks of two siblings, devastated family say

The Driving Home For Christmas singer became the third of his siblings to die within just three months

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24 h. ago BBC's moving tribute to Chris Rea leaves fans in tears after his death at 74

Fans tuning in to the BBC on Tuesday were left in tears as a touching tribute was made to the late Driving Home For Christmas singer Chris Rea - who died on Monday aged 74

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25 h. ago Chris Rea fans moved to tears by the BBC's touching on air tribute for the Driving Home for Christmas singer following his death aged 74

The star, who is behind one of the most iconic Christmas songs, Driving Home For Christmas, died aged 74 on Monday following a short illness.

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32 h. ago Inside chilling Christmas singer death 'curse' as Chris Rea becomes latest victim

Singer Chris Rea died at the age of 74 yesterday, and he joined other legendary musicians loved for their festive anthems who also sadly passed away over Christmas

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34 h. ago Bob Mortimer pays tribute to ‘brilliant’ friend and ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ singer Chris Rea

The Middlesbrough-born stars became close pals during their decades in the spotlight

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35 h. ago Chris Rea's incredibly brave response to cancer diagnosis at just 33

Driving Home For Christmas rocker Chris Rea, whose death aged 74 broke the hearts of his fans on Monday, had a stunning response to the news that at just 33 he had pancreatic cancer

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43 h. ago Chris Rea death: Bob Mortimer pays tribute to ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ singer

Singer died in hospital following a short illness, his family say

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45 h. ago Bob Mortimer issues touching tribute to Chris Rea after his death

Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea has died

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51 h. ago Revealed: Chris Rea's touching final social media post just hours before his death as fans pay tribute

Driving Home For Christmas singer Chris Rea's touching final social media post was shared just hours before his death.

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52 h. ago Chris Rea death statement in full as family reveal he died in hospital today

Singing sensation Chris Rea is best known for his successful music career which includes singing iconic Christmas song Driving Home For Christmas

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52 h. ago Chris Rea's wild twist of fate that made Driving Home For Christmas a hit

As the music world mourns the death of music legend Chris Rea, many may not be aware of the story behind his best known, and most unexpected hit, Driving Home For Christmas

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52 h. ago Chris Rea's cause of death as Driving Home for Christmas singer dies aged 74

The star has passed away aged 74

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52 h. ago Chris Rea reflects on writing ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ in interview shared days before his death

Chris Rea recalls how he wrote “Driving Home For Christmas”, in an interview shared just days before his death at the age of 74.

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52 h. ago Chris Rea's poignant final social media post before sudden death days before Christmas

Driving Home For Christmas singer Chris Rea was making festive posts on social media hours before he died 'peacefully in hospital' at the age of 74 following a short illness

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53 h. ago Chris Rea death latest: ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ singer dies aged 74

Singer died in hospital following a short illness, his family say

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53 h. ago Chris Rea reflects on writing ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ just days before his death

Chris Rea recalls how he wrote “Driving Home For Christmas”, in an interview just days before his death at the age of 74.

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