Chris Rea Dies at 74, Driving Home for Christmas Singer Passes Just Days Before Holiday
Posted on December 23, 2025 by Callum Ashford
Chris Rea has passed away at the age of 74, his family confirmed on Monday morning. The British singer, best known for the hit Driving Home for Christmas, died peacefully in hospital after a short illness with his wife Joan and daughters Josephine and Julia beside him. “It is with great sadness that we announce the death […]