12 h. ago James Prime dead – Deacon Blue star dies aged 64 following battling cancer

Deacon Blue star James Prime has sadly died at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer, the band have confirmed. In recent weeks, James had become unwell and was taken to hospital

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12 h. ago Deacon blue keyboard player James Prime dies after short battle with cancer

The band had disclosed last week that the 64-year-old was seriously ill.

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12 h. ago Deacon Blue star James Prime's death sparks flood of tributes

Deacon Blue co-founder James Prime has passed away after a short battle with cancer

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13 h. ago Deacon Blue star dies aged 64: James Prime dies days after he was rushed to intensive care following 'short struggle' with cancer

The co-founder and keyboardist of the band was rushed to intensive care just days ago but the reason for his hospital dash was unknown.

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13 h. ago Deacon Blue's James Prime dead at 64, following brief cancer battle

After being rushed to hospital last week and departing the group's upcoming tour, the founding member and keyboardist for the Scottish pop-rock group has passed away

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13 h. ago Deacon Blue star dies aged 64 after health battle as band share 'great sadness'

Deacon Blue star James Prime has sadly died aged 64 following a "short struggle with cancer", the band have confirmed, with tributes pouring in for the music star

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13 h. ago James Prime dead: Deacon Blue star dies aged 64 after battling cancer

Deacon Blue have confirmed the sad news that James Prime has died following a short battle with cancer, just days after they announced he was in hospital

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13 h. ago James Prime: Deacon Blue band member dies, age 64, after short battle with cancer

Deacon Blue star James Prime has died aged 64, his bandmates have revealed.

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13 h. ago James Prime: Deacon Blue band member dies, aged 64, after short battle with cancer

Deacon Blue star James Prime has died aged 64, his bandmates have revealed.

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14 h. ago Deacon Blue star James Prime dies aged 64 after short illness

The star was rushed to hospital last week after falling seriously ill.

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19 h. ago Singer Lou Christie dies aged 82 after battling short illness

Lou Christie was the voice behind some of the most iconic soft-rock pop hits, he reached the apex of his professional success in 1966 with the singles Lightnin' Strikes' and Rhapsody in the Rain.

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6 d. ago 'Seriously ill' rocker in intensive care as band asks fans to 'share our love'

Deacon Blue's co-founder James Prime has been rushed to hospital and is currently undergoing care as he's "seriously ill", the band has announced in a statement

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7 d. ago ‘Seriously ill’ Deacon Blue musician in intensive care after hospital dash

Band member has been temporarily replaced for the remainder of the year

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7 d. ago Deacon Blue star James Prime ‘seriously ill’ in intensive care

Band member has been temporarily replaced for the remainder of the year

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8 d. ago Deacon Blue star James Prime seriously ill in hospital as fans asked 'share your love'

James Prime, keyboard player for Deacon Blue, is in hospital for an undisclosed illness and so will no longer be part of the band's upcoming UK tour, including gigs in Liverpool and Birmingham

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