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Singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for 'Driving Home for Christmas,' dies at 74

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

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Fox7 Austin
Chris Rea, 'Driving Home for Christmas' and 'The Road to Hell' singer, dies (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Dec 21, 2025
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Chris Rea, the singer-songwriter best known for “Driving Home for Christmas," has died at 74. Here's what we know.
The Guardian
Chris Rea, rock and blues singer-songwriter, dies aged 74 (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 21, 2025
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Middlesbrough-born musician had hits with Driving Home for Christmas, On the Beach and The Road to Hell
WHAS Louisville
Chris Rea, ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ singer, has died (opens WHAS Louisville)
Published Dec 21, 2025
WHAS Louisville's feed description
First released in 1986, Rea's "Driving Home for Christmas" tells the story of a weary traveler slowly making their way home through traffic.
Newsweek
Chris Rea, singer behind one of biggest Christmas hits, dies at 74 (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 21, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Chris Rea is best known for the classic festive hit song "Driving Home for Christmas."
Breitbart News
Chris Rea, 'Driving Home for Christmas' Singer, Dies at 74 (opens Breitbart News)
Published Dec 21, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Singer Chris Rea, known for a broad range of hits including the iconic Driving Home for Christmas, has died, a spokesperson for his family said Monday. He was 74.
Deadline
Chris Rea Dead: "Driving Home For Christmas" & "Fool" Singer Was 74 (opens Deadline)
Published Dec 21, 2025
Deadline's feed description
Chris Rea is dead - the singer of "Driving Home For Christmas" and "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" was 74
NBC News
Chris Rea, singer-songwriter known for 'Driving Home for Christmas,' dies at 74 (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 21, 2025
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Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died at 74, his family said Monday.
Deutsche Welle
UK: 'Driving Home For Christmas' singer Chris Rea dies – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Dec 21, 2025
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The guitarist and songwriter Chris Rea passed away after a short illness, his family said. His Christmas song became an integral part of the holiday spirit around the world.
CNN
‘Driving Home for Christmas’ singer Chris Rea dies at 74 (opens CNN)
Published Dec 21, 2025
CNN's feed description
Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died at 74, his family said Monday.
BNO News
British singer Chris Rea, of ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ dead at 74 (opens BNO News)
Published Dec 21, 2025
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British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, whose hits included ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ ‘The Road to Hell,’ and ‘Fool (If You Think It’s Over)’, died Monday after a short illness, his family said. He was 74.
ABC 11 Raleigh
Singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for 'Driving Home for Christmas,' dies at 74 (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published Dec 22, 2025
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Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit "Driving Home for Christmas," has died at 74, his family said Monday.
Entertainment Weekly
Chris Rea, 'Driving Home for Christmas' singer songwriter, dies at 74 (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Dec 21, 2025
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Chris Rea, the influential English rock and blues singer-songwriter behind the holiday classic 'Driving Home for Christmas' has died. He was 74.
New York Post
‘Driving Home for Christmas’ singer Chris Rea dead at 74 (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 21, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died at 74, his family said Monday.
The Hollywood Reporter
Chris Rea, British Singer-Songwriter Known for “Driving Home for Christmas,” Dies at 74 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Dec 22, 2025
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Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died at 74.

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