Chris Rea, the British blues-rock singer known for the holiday classic "Driving Home for Christmas," has died at age 74.

Chris Rea, the renowned British singer behind the 1986 hit "Driving Home for Christmas," has died. He was. 74. According to The Guardian, a spokesperson shared that Rea died on Monday while surrounded by his wife and two children.

First released in 1986, Driving Home for Christmas tells the story of a weary traveller making his way home in heavy traffic. This year, it has been brought to new audiences as the backdrop to the M&S Food Christmas advert.

Chris Rea died on December 22, 2025 - but he's not the only Christmas singer to pass away during the holidays.

Chris Rea, the rock singer who was best known for hits including “Driving Home For Christmas” and “Fool (If You Think It’s Over)”, has died peacefully following a short illness. He was 74. “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Chris,

Chris Rea's family confirmed the death of the blues singer following a short illness, with the holiday Christmas classic one of many songs in his career.

The British singer is best known for the hit singles "Driving Home for Christmas," "Road to Hell" and "Josephine" Rea suffered several health problems leading up to his death, including diabetes and cancer Chris Rea,

British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, best known for the 1980s festive hit "Driving Home for Christmas", has died at the age of 74, his family announced on Monday.His 1986 track "Driving Home for Christmas" became synonymous with the festive season,