‘Wonderful Life’ singer Colin Vearncombe dies at 53

The popular 1980s singer- songwriter Black — who had a hit with ‘Wonderful Life’, died yesterday following a crash in Co Cork a fortnight ago.

Colin Vearncombe, 53, had been driving from his home in Schull to Cork Airport when the crash occurred on January 10.

He incurred serious head injuries in the crash and was in an induced coma at Cork University Hospital.

He was originally from Liverpool but had lived in Schull for many years. He toured extensively and was hugely popular in Germany.

In a recent update on his Facebook page, management said that after a scan last Friday, it was “not looking good” for the singer as his condition had deteriorated.

But the post also said: “Thank you everyone who has posted, messaged, emailed or texted. Please keep doing it as his family are deeply moved and helped by your support and love.”

Along with releasing more than a dozen albums, Vearncombe also published poetry. He also staged exhibitions of his art in West Cork.

He was due to become a grandfather later this spring.

Black sold more than 2m albums worldwide.