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Dave Mason Dies Aged 79: Traffic Co-Founder And Rock Songwriter Passes Away

Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic, has died at the age of 79. The English singer-songwriter and guitarist passed away on Sunday 19 April 2026, at his home in Carson Valley, Nevada, according to a statement released on Tuesday. No cause of death has been disclosed. Dave Mason dies peacefully at home A representative confirmed Mason […]

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Moya Brennan: Clannad Singer And Irish Music Legend Passes Away At 73

Moya Brennan, lead singer of Clannad, has died aged 73 at her home in Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal. Her family confirmed she passed away peacefully on Tuesday 14 April 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Brennan, widely known as the “first lady of Celtic music”, had been living with pulmonary fibrosis in recent years. Her death

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Asha Bhosle Dies Aged 92 In Mumbai As Indian Music Loses Iconic Voice

Asha Bhosle, one of the most influential voices in Indian music history, has died aged 92 in Mumbai. Her son, Anand Bhosle, confirmed she passed away on Sunday 12 March 2026. Bhosle died at Breach Candy Hospital following complications linked to multi-organ failure, according to her doctor. She had been admitted the previous evening after

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Neil Sedaka Dies At 86: ‘Breaking Up Is Hard To Do’ Singer And Songwriter Behind Decades Of Hits

Hit-making American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for classic pop hits including “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” and “Laughter In The Rain”, has died at the age of 86. His family confirmed his death on Friday 27 February 2026. Further details about the cause of death or location were not immediately released. In a statement,

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Chris Rea, ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ Singer, Dies Aged 74

Chris Rea, the British singer-songwriter best known for Driving Home For Christmas and The Road To Hell, has died aged 74. He passed away peacefully in hospital on 22 December, surrounded by his family, following a short illness. “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Chris. He passed away

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Ozzy Osbourne Dies At 76: A Farewell To The Prince Of Darkness

Ozzy Osbourne, the pioneering voice of heavy metal and lead singer of Black Sabbath, has died aged 76. His family confirmed the news in a statement released this morning. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” the

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Connie Francis Dies At 87: Pop Icon Of The 50s And 60s Remembered

Connie Francis, the trailblazing pop singer who became one of the most successful solo artists of the 1950s and 60s, has died at the age of 87. Her death was confirmed on 17 July 2025 by Ron Roberts, president of Concetta Records, the label representing her music in recent years. The singer, whose real name

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Brian Wilson Dead At 82: Beach Boys Co-Founder And Pop Music Icon Dies

Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys and one of the most influential figures in pop music history, has died aged 82. His family confirmed his death in a statement released on Tuesday, June 11: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for

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Funk Pioneer And Family Stone Frontman, Sly Stone, Dies At 82

Sly Stone, the legendary frontman of Sly and the Family Stone and one of the true pioneers of funk music, has died at the age of 82. Stone passed away on Monday, June 9, after a long battle with COPD and other health complications. His family confirmed the news in a statement: “It is with

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