According to reports, British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, best known for the festive classic Driving Home for Christmas, has died aged 74 following a short illness, with his family saying he passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by loved ones.
Tributes have poured in online celebrating his legacy, from the enduring popularity of his Christmas hit to chart-topping albums like The Road to Hell and Auberge. Rea, who sold around 30 million records, is remembered as a defining voice in British rock and blues.
