DRIVING Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea has died aged 74 following a short illness. Prior to his death, the singer-songwriter battled a number of health issues after being diagnosed with

From the 'miracle' surgery that saw his organs removed to the dramatic stage collapse that horrified fans, we look back at the incredible resilience of a music legend who spent decades battling health

Chris Rea battled pancreatic cancer for decades after being diagnosed at just 33 and undergoing pancreas removal in 2001. Doctors warn that the disease often shows vague or no early symptoms, such as fatigue or fever.

Christmas singer icon Chris Rea gave his beloved wife Joan an incredible gift when he was first diagnosed with cancer. The Driving Home for Christmas star sadly died in hospital on Monday (December 22) surrounded by his family.

Driving Home For Christmas rocker Chris Rea, whose death aged 74 broke the hearts of his fans on Monday, had a stunning response to the news that at just 33 he had pancreatic cancer

Chris Rea was the third of his siblings to die within just three months, his heartbroken older sister has revealed. The singer - who was best known for the Christmas hit Driving Home For Christmas - died on Monday aged 74 after a “short illness”.

Chris Rea, the legend behind Driving Home For Christmas, sadly died aged 74 on 22 December following some jaw-dropping news and the death of two of his siblings