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Singer of hit "Driving Home For Christmas" dies at 74

2025-12-22 18:11:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Singer of hit "Driving Home For Christmas" dies at 74

Singer Chris Rea, famous for his hits including "Driving Home For Christmas," has died at the age of 74, a spokesman for his family said.

Announcing Rhea's death, a spokesperson for his wife and two children said: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Chris. He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today after a short illness, surrounded by his family."

Chris Rea has been synonymous with the festive season since his hit "Driving Home for Christmas" was released in 1986.

The song tells the story of a weary traveler returning home, a moment of warmth, humor, and festive spirit that has never lost its magic.

This year the song reached number 30 on the Christmas charts.

Christopher Anton Rea (4 March 1951 – 22 December 2025) was an English rock and blues singer, songwriter and guitarist. Known for his distinctive voice and slide guitar playing, Rea recorded 25 studio albums, two of which topped the UK Albums Chart, The Road to Hell in 1989 and its follow-up, Auberge, in 1991. He had already become "a major European star when he finally broke into the UK Top 10" with the single "The Road to Hell (Part 2)".

Throughout his long career, Rea's work has been affected by his serious health problems. His numerous hit songs include "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat", "Stainsby Girls", "Josephine", "On the Beach", "Let's Dance", "Driving Home for Christmas", "Working on It", "Tell Me There's a Heaven", "Auberge" and "Julia". He also recorded a duet with Elton John, "If You Were Me". He was nominated for the Brit Award for British Solo Artist in 1988, 1989 and 1990.





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