‘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.

‘Wonderful Life’ singer Colin Vearncombe dies at 53
Wed, 27 Jan, 2016 - 00:00
Olivia Kelleher

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.

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