The Middlesbrough-born singer-songwriter, who was best known for his festive hit Driving Home for Christmas, died in hospital after a short illness. Four decades after its release, Rea's track remains ...

Chris Rea, the influential English rock and blues singer-songwriter behind the holiday classic 'Driving Home for Christmas' has died. He was 74.

Chris Rea has died peacefully in hospital just days before Christmas, it has been announced.

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

'The Road to Hell' and 'Driving Home For Christmas' singer's death was announced by his family. Renowned rock and blues singer Chris Rea has died, aged 74. The artist, whose hit song ' Driving Home ...

Chris Rea, the British singer-guitarist and slide guitar maestro who famously wrote Driving Home For Christmas, has died at the age of 74. The news was confirmed in a statement issued by a ...

Chris Rea, the singer-songwriter best known for “Driving Home for Christmas," has died at 74. Here's what we know.

Singer Chris Rea, the musician behind the festive classic Driving Home for Christmas, has died at the age of 74. He died on Monday in hospital following a short illness, a spokesperson for his family ...

Chris Rea, an English singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his festive hit "Driving Home For Christmas", has died ...

Chris Rea, the singer-songwriter best known for “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died at 74. His family announced Monday ...