Chris Rea, the British blues-rock singer known for the holiday classic "Driving Home for Christmas," has died at age 74.

'The Road to Hell' and 'Driving Home For Christmas' singer's death was announced by his family. Renowned rock and blues singer Chris Rea has died, aged 74. The artist, whose hit song ' Driving Home For Christmas ' is once again currently in the UK charts, passed away "following a short illness".

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Chris Rea’s family has opened up about their heartache following the legendary musician’s death shortly before Christmas. The rock and blues singer-songwriter – world-famous for his festive hit Driving Home for Christmas – died on December 22, with a spokesperson confirming he died in hospital following a short illness.

British singer Chris Rea has died at the age of 74. His death was announced by his family in an Instagram post on Monday, Dec. 22.

Chris Rea was a genuinely great British singer, songwriter and guitarist, and a really lovely man to boot. If you’re driving home for Christmas, or stuck in traffic on the way to see your family, there’s a good chance you might be humming a Chris Rea song.