'Driving Home For Christmas' singer Chris Rea dies at 74

His famous song 'Driving Home For Christmas' was first released in 1986
'Driving Home For Christmas' singer Chris Rea dies at 74

Chris Rea (Michael Stephens/PA)

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025 - 15:03
Kerri-Ann Roper

Singer Chris Rea, whose songs include the festive hit Driving Home For Christmas, has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family said.

The musician was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and had his pancreas removed in 2001, and in 2016 he suffered a stroke.

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