A statement from his wife and two children says he "passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short ...

Chris Rea, known for his song Driving Home for Christmas, has died at the age of 74, his family has confirmed.

The comfortable semi in a suburb of Middlesbrough inspired the popular Yuletide ditty penned in 1978 as the singer (pictured) ...

Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died at 74, his family said ...

Teesside legend Chris Rea has died aged 74 just days before Christmas. The singer-songwriter's beloved festive hit 'Driving ...

Chris Rea's family is grappling with the "awful pain" of losing three siblings within a span of just three months.

Chris Rea, the singer-songwriter best known for the popular Christmas song “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died. He was 74.

Chris Rea, known for the classic song, “Driving Home For Christmas,” has passed away after a short illness at 74, just three ...

Chris Rea, whose songs include the festive hit Driving Home For Christmas, died at the age of 74 earlier this week ...

The star, who is behind one of the most iconic Christmas songs, Driving Home For Christmas, died aged 74 on Monday following a short illness.

Chris Rea, the singer behind the Christmas classic Driving Home For Christmas, has died aged 74 following a short illness ...

In front of the burnt home, a Needham Police cruiser sat parked with its headlights on. Yellow police tape guarded the edge ...