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Chris Rea — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 4 March 1951 · Died: 22 December 2025 · Age at death: 74

How old was Chris Rea when he died?

Chris Rea died aged 74. He was born on 4 March 1951 and died on 22 December 2025.

British singer-songwriter known for his distinctive gravelly voice

Did you know?He wrote his famous Christmas song while stuck in traffic on the way home from London to Middlesbrough.

Christopher Anton Rea ( REE-ə; 4 March 1951 – 22 December 2025) was an English rock and blues singer-songwriter, guitarist and record producer. He was known for his distinctive gravelly voice, slide guitar playing, and a music style blending soft rock with blues.

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Age at death: 74
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Born: March 4, 1951 · Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Died: December 22, 2025
Nationality: British
Known for: Music, Film, Art

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